Dental Implants

June 18, 2014
Why won't my implant whiten?
I recently started whitening my teeth, but I’ve noticed that my implant – which used to match my teeth – is darker. Why is my implant not getting whiter along with the rest of my teeth? — Rick in Arkansas Rick, There’s good news and bad news with your situation. The good news is that…
May 27, 2014
Not enough space for implants?
When I was young, a minor accident knocked one of my teeth out. It wasn’t in an obvious place that could be seen, so I didn’t worry about fixing it. I just recently went to the dentist after not being to one for many years, and I had to have the tooth next to it…
May 2, 2014
Bite does not align with my implant bridge
I recently had four teeth on my bottom right replaced with a new implant bridge, with two implants. When I bite down on the right side, my top and bottom teeth line up, but they don’t on the left. Is this normal? — Sharon in PA Sharon, This is not normal. All your…
April 25, 2014
If I have a metal allergy, will I be allergic to an implant?
Hello! I have a very severe metal allergy. When my skin has any contact with metal from jewelry or even buttons on my pants, I break out into a rash that eventually blisters, oozes and scabs. I need to replace a missing tooth, and according to my dentist an implant is my best choice. I…
April 16, 2014
Can Fake Teeth be Whitened?
I have two fake lateral incisors on a retainer that I wear, but I am planning on getting permanent implants within the next couple of years. In the meantime, my natural teeth are noticeably yellow and I’d like to whiten them. Can I whiten my fake teeth? — Mark in PA Mark, Unfortunately only natural…
October 28, 2013
New dental implants done overseas hurt ALL the time. Can they be removed?
I had 4 dental implants overseas and now they ALL the time. I can’t believe that all of them hurt. The pain is not intense but it is moderate and very uncomfortable. It’s been 10 months since I had them done and I can’t afford to keep going in and out of the country for…
July 5, 2013
Loose dental implant
I had 3 dental implants fitted in April and one has come a bit loose. Can this be dangerous or is just like a loose tooth that will fall out later? – Janet Janet – Dental implants should not become lose or fall out. A loose implant is a sign of dental implant failure. Have…
June 8, 2013
How do you know if your dental implant is messed up or failing?
How do you know if your dental implant is messed up or failing? – Melanie Melanie – There are several indicators of dental implant failure. Infection – Infection can result from implants that were improperly placed or poorly fitted. Loose implants – Cheap implant fixtures can cause the implants to loosen. Implants can also loosen…
May 20, 2013
What should I expect after dental implant surgery?
I am considering getting dental implants but I want to know as much about the whole process as possible. After dental implant surgery, how will I feel/what should I expect? – Kent Kent – After your dental implant surgery , for 24 to 48 hours, you may experience minor bleeding around the implant site. You…
March 7, 2013
We can’t afford all-on-4 dental implants so what are the options?
My moms teeth are really bad, and they are starting to like chip away and stuff, and we can’t afford dental implants. We went to one dentist and we talked about something called all-on-4 where she could get the implants and dentures all on the same day. But we found out the cost and because…