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  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…

• February 22, 2020

  Dental Implants after Dentures

  I’ve had dentures for about 12 years and can finally afford dental implants. Have I waited too long or is it still possible? Beatrice Dear Beatrice, The answer to your question is yes. However, there is a “but”. When your teeth were first removed, your body, in an effort to use its resources as efficiently…

• January 6, 2020

  Are dental implants possible for me?

  I haven’t been able to afford dental care for years. Now, I finally have dental insurance. Because of advanced periodontal disease, I’ve lost several teeth. Is it possible for me to get dental implants instead of dentures? Cathy Dear Cathy, Dental implants are the best tooth-replacement option you can get, while dentures have many problems…

• August 24, 2019

  can I get a beautiful smile after 3o years of Dentures?

  I’ve had dentures for about thirty years. Back then, I don’t think dental implants were available. If they were, my dentist should have told me about them. I have a friend who has them and her smile looks so much better than mine. I’d love to get a beautiful smile now if that is possible.…

• 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…