I was in a bit of a bind. I needed to replace the overdenture for my four mini dental implants, but I was scheduled to move in ten weeks for a new job. There was no wiggle room on the time. I went to see my dentist and asked how long it would take to […]
Read More...My son is a recovering drug addict. Most of his teeth are destroyed. I am frantically trying to find the best solution for him. He is trying so hard to improve his circumstances. Our dentist is suggesting removing all of his teeth and giving him dentures. That seems like a lot to do at once. […]
Read More...I am having major problems with my dental issues. Periodontal disease means root planing/scaling every six months on top of my other dental care. I’m thinking it may be easier to just remove my upper teeth and get dental implants. Because this is due to a disease, would my medical insurance cover this? If so, […]
Read More...I have been dealing with cancer and had just finished my last round of chemotherapy. A few days later, I developed a pimple on my gums. I scheduled an emergency appointment with my dentist. He said my teeth are a mess because of all my radiation, etc. and I just need to extract my teeth […]
Read More...I’m in my mid-thirties and my teeth are a mess. My dentist is suggesting implant overdentures, but I just can’t afford them. I’m facing dentures before I’m even middle-aged. I’m an absolute mess over this. It’s the only part of my body that looks bad. I’m fit and take good care of myself. I just […]
Read More...I just finished several rounds of radiation and chemotherapy and my teeth are a mess as a result. I went to see my dentist and the list of work he said I needed is overwhelming. I left the office crying. Paying for my cancer treatment was hard enough. Now I don’t know how I am […]
Read More...All of my teeth are gone with the exception of my two front teeth. I’m like a reverse eight year old. I wear partial dentures around them but they are bulky and uncomfortable. Some dentists are saying I’d be better off getting rid of those two last teeth and others are saying it is my […]
Read More...I am only in my late thirties and was recently diagnosed with a severe calcium deficiency. I am undergoing treatment. My teeth have always been a struggle for me and my dentist said that the calcium deficiency means I might as well give up and have all my teeth extracted and get dentures. I have […]
Read More...My mom is in her 80s and has not taken care of herself in recent years. I’ve moved her in with me and noticed that she has been wincing when she eats. I asked her about it and she insists it is fine, that is it always like that. When I asked her how long […]
Read More...I have an 85-year-old mother who just called me crying because one of her teeth just fell out. We take her to the dentist twice a year. Is this something that happens with age or is something more serious going on? Are there affordable solutions for this? Kelly Dear Kelly, If I understand you correctly, […]
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