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 have a pair of dentures that are driving me crazy. The lower ones are okay. It’s the upper ones I hate. They’re uncomfortable and it makes me gag. Is there any way to get a soft denture for the top part? It will at least give me some relief. Andrea Dear Andrea, I am […]
Read More...I have a three piece bridge for numbers 7, 8, & 9. The number 8 tooth was the one with the false tooth. The problem I have is with the number 7 tooth. This tooth needed a root canal but there wasn’t a whole lot of tooth left, so the dentist put a post in […]
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 a hard time getting my dentist to match my dental implant crown to match the rest of my teeth. I’ve had him re-do it twice already and he said if he has to re-do it again I risk losing the dental implant, which I definitely don’t want to do. He feels I […]
Read More...I am having a hard time with my dentures. They do not cover the area where I have my wisdom teeth were and I am chewing on my gums. My dentist seems to not think this is a problem. Am I wrong in thinking that they should cover this area? If I am, is there […]
Read More...I lost an upper tooth and was hoping to replace it with a dental implant. My dentist said that because I am on Fosamax that I am not a good candidate for a dental implant. Currently, I am wearing a dental flipper. I’ve been trying to research options. Is an Encore Bridge do-able for someone […]
Read More...I had a dental bridge anchored to my canine teeth that replaced all of my front four teeth. Unfortunately, the canines became so loose that they had to be extracted. I had the teeth replaced again with a parital dental done by Comfort Dental. I was completely miserable with that replacement so I went back. […]
Read More...I feel like I’m losing so many teeth lately. I had a round of chemo and it did a number on my teeth. First, I had to have two porcelain crowns. Between them, I still had a viable tooth, but now that one has to go. I am going to replace it with a dental […]
Read More...I’m missing a molar on both sides of my lower jaw, and I know I can’t afford implants. So I’m deciding between bridges on each side, or a partial denture to fill those spaces. I’ve lost my dental insurance, so it’s out-of-pocket, so I really need guidance on the best option for me and my […]
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