Dental Implants

February 19, 2016
Does my dentist really expect payment for my implants up front?
I was in an accident a few years ago and lost some teeth. At the time, all I could afford to replace them with was a partial denture, but knew I would eventually get implants. I’ve done a ton of research and recently found an implant dentist that has great patient reviews, so I went…
December 14, 2015
Why have dental insurance if it doesn't make implants more affordable?
I’ve recently been exploring my options to replace a couple of missing teeth and I think implants are my best option. I have dental insurance, so I figured they would pay for at least half the cost, which was going to make it much more affordable for me. My dentist just called with the estimate…
November 19, 2015
Is my 16-year-old daughter a candidate for implants?
We have a unique situation with my daughter. Although she is old enough that she should have all of her adult teeth, a couple didn’t come in and she still has the baby teeth. Our dentist doesn’t seem to be worried about it and says that her baby teeth could last the rest of her…
October 21, 2015
Can I wait till Monday or should I see an emergency dentist?
I recently started having a jaw ache that I was pretty sure was related to the implant I’ve had for about a year. Because I knew it didn’t feel right, I immediately went back to my implant doctor so he could evaluate it. Needless to say, he said he didn’t see anything wrong and that…
August 21, 2015
If my implant is loose, will I have to pay to have it fixed?
It’s been a couple of years since I had a missing tooth replaced with an implant and now I think it might be loose. It was very expensive to have done and I don’t want to risk it falling out, but I’m afraid it will cost more money to fix or replace it. That’s just…
August 14, 2015
Is it an emergency if I lost my healing cap?
Six months ago I had implant surgery and I’m currently waiting for it to heal completely so I can get the crown placed. Today, I noticed a large hole in my mouth – it completely freaked me out! I think the healing cap must have come off and I have no idea where it is.…
July 20, 2015
67% off implants… deal or no deal?
I am a sucker for great deals! I recently got a 67% off dental implants deal in my eamil and it totally caught my eye. I’ve been consulting with my dentist regarding implants and his quote was several thousand dollars, so saving 67% sounds right up my alley! But there’s another part of me that…
July 6, 2015
Can I get implants instead of dentures?
I’m finally at a point in my life where I have access to dental insurance. It’s been a while since I’ve had consistent dental care and unfortunately, I’ve lost several teeth due to advanced periodontal disease. My gum line is very low and I’m wondering if I could get implants instead of dentures? — Mike Dear…
April 3, 2015
Can a teenager get dental implants?
My teenage son has a tooth that over the last few months has gotten darker in color. He hasn’t really been too concerned how it looks and it doesn’t seem to be causing him any pain. I didn’t think someone so young could have a dead tooth, but I guess he must have hit it…
January 28, 2015
Should I get a ceramic or metal implant?
I have read a lot about ceramic dental implants recently. Many sources have said I should go with ceramic over metal. When I brought this up to my dentist he told me that he only does metal implants. Why should I choose ceramic over metal? I like my dentist, so I’m wondering if it’s worth…