I’ve had dentures for a few months. They’ve given me problems since the beginning. My dentist said that I just need time to adjust to them. I’m not adjusting well. Currently the biggest problem is how the denture plate at the top makes me gag. Is there any such thing as a soft denture? One […]
Read More...I have been in dentures for over 30 years. I started having trouble with the dentures about ten years ago. Now it has gotten to the point that I can’t even keep my dentures in any more. I went to see a nearby dentist and he said that I don’t have any bone ridge left. […]
Read More...My mother is 87 years old and has not been doing well. Because of that she hasn’t been taking care of her teeth. We came here to check on her because she didn’t sound okay during our last phone call. My brother was supposed to be taking care of her but we don’t know where […]
Read More...I’m getting a dental implant. My dentist suggested bone grafting in preparation for the dental implant procedure. He has offered to do the grafting himself and said he has three year’s experience with doing the grafting. Is it safe to do that with him, or should I see an oral surgeon to have this done? […]
Read More...I’ve been in dentures for a little over ten years. I’d really like to get dental implants but am worried that I’ve waited too long. Is it too late to get them after this long in dentures. I’ve heard there’s a problem after a while and you can’t just switch, but no one really told […]
Read More...I have diabetes and need to replace a single tooth. I spoke with my dentist about it and he said that having diabetes is a contraindication for dental implants. If that is the case, what would you recommend as a second best option? Is there any way to preserve the bone when I can’t have […]
Read More...I had a problem with a tooth quite a few months ago. My dentist said it could not be saved and extracted it right then. I’ve had so much trouble with him since then, that I wish I would have gotten a second opinion before letting him do this. I’ve lost all confidence in him. […]
Read More...I have been crying for three days and decided it was time to put on my big girl panties and see if I had options. Some background. I’m 34 years old and had been having some pretty bad nerve pain. After a bunch of tests, it has been determined that I have a severe calcium […]
Read More...I have a huge problem. Every part of me is healthy except my teeth. I don’t know if it is genetic or what but even my mother lost her teeth at a fairly young age even though I know she was diligent at brushing her teeth and so am I. The problem is I am […]
Read More...I recently had a dental implant placed to replace a missing tooth. I was excited about the prospect of having a permanent replacement. Here is where I am a bit frustrated. When I woke up from the surgery the dentist told me there was not really enough bone support for the dental implant once he […]
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