Is there a designation required to place dental implants?
My teeth are in bad shape and it sounds like I am going to need dental implants to restore my smile. I know it is best to replace missing teeth with dental implants and I have done a lot of research. The timing if finally here for me to consider moving forward. Do I need […]
I don’t know how to tell my dentist dental implants are too expensive.
My whole life I have been plagued with cavities. Now my teeth are so weak that some of them are broken. So I have crowns and bridges all over. The latest bad news at my lest check up was that the tooth that was holding one of the dental bridges has broke off. So, the […]
Affordable dental implants made my smile ugly.
I took advantage of a commercial offer I saw on television for affordable dental implants. I did my research and all the reviews I came across seemed to be okay. I had two teeth that needed to be replaced on the bottom and the estimate I got from the implant dentist included the surgery and […]
What would you recommend to fix a crooked front tooth?
I haven’t been able to find the right dentist to help me with my crooked teeth. Every dentist I see, seems to have a different recommendation. How am I supposed to know what to do? I have a crooked front tooth, like really crooked. It goes behind the neighboring front tooth. Do you think Invisalign […]
Can the Cost of Dental Implants Be Too Low?
This might sound a little odd, but I’ve been researching dental implants for a couple of years now and I’ve had consultations from four dentists. It’s not that there’s a problem with any of them, I just want to find someone who will do the work for a price that fits within my budget. I […]
Why would we be told to wait for a dental implant placement?
I have a teenage daughter and she has a congenitally missing tooth. It isn’t noticeable when she talks, laughs, or smiles. Although, she seems suddenly highly self conscious of the matter and I want her to have the confidence that most girls her age already have. She’s literally begging me to find out how to […]
Should I Switch Dentists So I Can Get a Ceramic Dental Implant?
I read that I should get a ceramic dental implant instead of a metal one. My dentist says he only does the metal kind. How important is it that I go worth ceramic? Is it worth switching doctors over? Thanks, Herb in Georgia Dear Herb, Most dental implants today are made of titanium or titanium […]
Can I get my dental implants whitened?
I have been really happy with my dental implants. They are in place of my two front teeth. They are holding up well and look really natural. Although, I still cringe when I look in the mirror because I don’t love my smile. I’d like to get some cosmetic dentistry done to improve my look. […]
Why Is My Insurance Company Calling Dental Implants a Cosmetic Procedure?
I was in an ATV accident and lost both of my front teeth as a result. My dentist recommends dental implants and I’m all for it, but they said insurance isn’t going to cover much. Supposedly it’s cosmetic? I’m confused. Isn’t having teeth necessary? How on earth can they consider replacing them to be a […]
Doing porcelain veneers with dental implants? Things that make you go hmm…
Have you ever heard of getting porcelain veneers with dental implants. Here’s the back story. I have played hockey all my life. When I was 18, I lost two front teeth. So, I’ve had a dental flipper for over 10 years. Now that I’m an adult and have a real job, I’ve been looking into […]