Dental Implants

May 4, 2026
Dental Implants: A Reliable Way to Restore Your Smile and Confidence
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they can impact your ability to chew, speak clearly, and maintain long-term oral health. At Delaune Dental, we offer advanced dental implants designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Whether you are missing one tooth or several, dental implants provide a strong, long-lasting solution that…
August 7, 2025
8 Signs That You Need Dental Implants
When it comes to restoring your smile, nothing comes close to the function, appearance, and longevity of dental implants. At Delaune Dental in Metairie, we understand that making the decision to get dental implants can be significant—and sometimes confusing. You may be asking questions like “Do I need dental implants?” or “Who needs dental implants?”…
January 31, 2024
Throbbing Pain in One Spot in My Gums After Eating
A persistent soreness in my gums between my first and second molars is getting worse. The spot hurts daily and throbs after I eat. The pain decreases in about an hour. It doesn’t hurt again until I eat something. I’ve felt discomfort for about eight months. I asked my dentist to check it during my…
December 10, 2023
Is It Too Late to Save My Loose Tooth?
Is it too late to save my loose tooth? I tripped over a cement parking space block and fell face forward last Thursday, and now I feel my left front tooth is loose. I chipped two other teeth, but they do not hurt. I was flossing two nights ago and thought the tooth was loose,…
April 15, 2023
Is There a Special Diet After Dental Implant Surgery?
I am anticipating getting four dental implants in August. I am excited about replacing my teeth but worried about how I will manage on a restricted diet. I get weak if I don’t eat enough. What can I expect after implant surgery regarding eating? How soon after surgery will I be able to eat a…
January 19, 2023
My Bite Is Off with New Dental Implants
My bite is off with my new three dental implants. I had three missing teeth from my first premolar back that my dentist replaced with dental implants last July. Now that I have the permanent crowns, I told my dentist that my upper and lower left teeth don’t match when I bite down. The upper…
October 25, 2022
Are a Tooth Post and Core the Only Way to Save My Tooth?
Before my dental appointment last week, I had not heard of a post and core. My dentist says it will save my tooth. I thought a root canal protects a tooth, and I am trying to understand why I might need the extra step. My dentist’s explanation does not make sense. Why would I need…
August 29, 2022
Will My Face Sag If I Don’t Get Dental Implants?
Upper implant denture At 44 years old, a severe calcium deficiency has left me with 18 teeth that my dentist says must be extracted, and he recommends dentures. I have two teenagers and prefer not to look like their grandmother after I get dentures. Are implants the only way to maintain…
January 25, 2022
My dental phobia is out of control
My dental phobia is out of control. I am saying this because I have 2 missing teeth that I want to replace with implants. I think that I also need orthodontics because my teeth are shifting badly. The teeth have been missing for 4 years. I still go to the dentist for cleanings (and I…
December 17, 2021
My Crowns Look Like the Dentist Used Sandpaper on Them
I already had crowns on my center front teeth. In October, my dentist replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant. I had worn a partial denture for 12 years to replace the tooth. Now, my smile looks worse than before. My dentist could not get the implant crown to match the front crowns and…