Do I Need an Oral Surgeon for Bone Grafting?
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? […]
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Half My Dental Implants have Fallen Out
I had six dental implants placed; four on my bottom arch. Two more on the top. An additional two are supposed to be placed in a few months, also on my upper arch. I have already paid for everything related to the six implants and will have to pay for the final two before I […]
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Confused About Why My Dental Implant Was Placed
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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My Husband’s Implant Bridge is Making Me Sick
Can you help me convince my husband to switch to non-metal dental implants? He’s got the metal ones right now and the smell is getting to me. I have to face the other direction in bed. He’s got two dental implants and a dental bridge that covers it. I’m convinced the smell is from the […]
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My jawbone is shrinking
I’m concerned because I am wearing dentures and they are so loose that I’m not sure how much longer I can keep going like this. Although I am only 66 years old, this is my 20th year wearing dentures. I will not be able to keep a denture in my mouth soon. Chewing with dentures […]
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