I had to get my teeth extracted and got dentures. Every single person I know is like, “You need to get dental implants. Dentures are really bad for you.” But they don’t care that I can’t afford them. They act like I’m going to die if I don’t. What would you recommend for someone in […]
Read More...Can dentures stretch out over the course of a day, the way a pair of jeans do? My dentures always feel secure in the morning by get looser throughout the day, but the time evening hits, they’re loose. I’m scared to go out to eat in case they’ll come out. Andy Dear Andy, There are […]
Read More...I went to the dentist for the first time in several years and found out I need quite a bit of dental work. I knew I probably had some cavities, but the amount of treatment I need was a shock. I have dental insurance, but it won’t cover everything, and I can’t afford to pay […]
Read More...I’m on the books to have dental implant surgery soon with Clear Choice Dental Implants. I didn’t give them all my medical information and now I’m worried about it. I don’t want to end up in a dangerous situation because they didn’t know everything. The reason why I held some information back is because when […]
Read More...I received new dentures about two months ago. Since then, the corners of my mouth have stayed red and cracked. Sometimes they split open when I yawn or try to take a large bite. I’ve tried lip balm, petroleum jelly, and an over-the-counter cream, but nothing has cleared it up for long. The dentures also […]
Read More...I went to a Clear Choice Dental Implant Center for an All-on-4 procedure. Since the surgery, my face looks completely different. Here’s what has changed: My cheeks are hollow looking The skin around my mouth sags, making me look ancient My upper lip seems longer and turns downward One side of my nose looks a […]
Read More...I need to replace a tooth and my dentist is recommending a Maryland Bridge. Most people I know with a bridge get the regular bridge. Is there a benefit to the Maryland one? Janie Dear Janie, Before we get into the Maryland Bridge, I want to make sure your dentist brought up a dental implant. […]
Read More...I was never able to get braces as a child. My parents did their best but they couldn’t afford it. As a result, as an adult I have crooked teeth. I also have two bicuspids that are still baby teeth. There are no adult teeth beneath them so I have done my best to ensure […]
Read More...I had a root canal treatment done on a tooth. Since then, the filling fell out that was closing the hole. My tooth started hurting again. My dentist said that there is now an abscess and I will need to have a second root canal treatment. Is that really necessary? Can I just use an […]
Read More...I’ve been having a lot of problems with my teeth and it is costing me a fortune. I am to the point where I want to just get rid of them and get dentures. As I’ve spent a lot of money on them recently, what I’m hoping for is to save some money getting rid […]
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