Dental Implants

March 4, 2019
Is It Too Late For Dental Implants To Help My Sagging Face?
Is it too late for dental implants if I’m 64 years old and have already experienced facial sagging? I’ve been wearing dentures since I was 50 and have had continuous problems with them. This situation is difficult for me because my face looks uneven. I want to try to avoid cosmetic surgery if possible. It’s…
January 11, 2019
considering dental implants
I need to replace three teeth. I’ve been considering dental implants but wanted to know what things I should consider ahead of time about them. Any input? Laurie Dear Laurie, Dental implant parts and placements While dental implants are the top of the line replacement there are some things to consider. First, are you committed…
November 8, 2018
Premedicating with Dental Implants
I’ve got two conflicting opinions and I’m not sure which direction is the right one. I had a hip replacement about ten years ago. Now I need to get some dental implants. One dentist says I’ll have to pre-medicate with antibiotics; the other says that’s nonsense. Who’s right? Beth Dear Beth, Oh…the medical community. Don’t…
October 8, 2018
Dental Implants in Mexico
Why are dental implants so much cheaper in Mexico than in the United States? Brent Dear Brent, Good question. Many people complain about dental costs in the United States. In fact, there is a whole dental tourism industry. Much of the higher cost is due to regulations. However, most of those regulations are there for…
August 10, 2018
Tooth Replacements for Clumsy Stuntman
I’m a stuntman by trade. Lately, I seem to be losing more teeth than usual. I’ve been losing one a year. I don’t know if dental implants will help that or if I should get a dental bridge. But, that’s a lot of teeth to grind down unnecessarily. What do you think? Will dental implants…
February 17, 2017
Switch to Dental Implants?
I’m wondering if I should switch to dental implants, but I’m not sure they’re worth the investment yet. I have three missing teeth and two of them show when I smile. I generally wear a partial denture and I’m quite bothered to go without it. I don’t like to take it out, even at night,…
December 10, 2016
Can You Whiten Your Teeth with Dental Implants?
I had two dental implants placed about five years ago and they’re doing great. I couldn’t be happier with them in terms of how they’re holding up and how natural they look and feel. However, I keep looking at my smile in the mirror and I’m not happy with the way it looks overall. I’m…
October 5, 2016
Is it worth the extra money for custom abutments?
I need some advice. I’ve had two dentists give me a quote for dental implants and one is a little higher than the other. I asked the one dentist why he was more expensive and he said he does custom abutments and the other quote likely only includes pre-fabricated abutments and other cheaper parts. I…
July 28, 2016
Would smoking cause bleeding around my new implant?
I recently got a dental implant to replace my missing tooth. I love the way it looks, but I’ve noticed some blood around it and on my tooth brush when I brush. There’s not really any pain associated with the bleeding and it doesn’t seem like the implant is loose or anything. When I started…
May 11, 2016
Missing Tooth Causing Teen Trouble
My daughter was born with a missing tooth. It’s toward the back, but it’s always been fairly noticeable when she smiles. As a little girl, it didn’t seem to bother her much. Fast-forward to her teen years and it’s become a major problem. You know how teenage girls are… they obsess about every little detail. Every…