Metairie dental implants

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…
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…
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…
September 14, 2012
Can a broken partial denture be fixed?
The metal bar on my partial denture broke. The partial is for 2 upper left and 2 upper right teeth. The teeth are now kind of hanging lower than they should but I don’t want to remove the partial all together because then I would have 4 missing teeth. Can I get it fixed? Tom…
July 25, 2012
What can be done if my root canal treatment didn't work?
I think that I got a bum root canal treatment. I had been reading about how not to worry about it because it’s a simple procedure but I have pain behind my ear on the same side as the tooth that had the infection. I went to an endodontist to be sure that I wouldn’t…
June 11, 2012
My dental implant crown color is way off and my dentist can’t get it right
I got a dental implant crown five months ago. I’m pretty frustrated because the crown is on a left incisor and the color is off. The crown is darker than my other teeth and it actually looks worse now that the natural tooth did. On the first try, my dentist didn’t get the color right…
April 24, 2012
I received a dental implant bridge and now my bite is off
Ever since I got my dental implant bridge, my teeth don’t line up correctly. When I am chewing, the teeth on the right side are off. Is this a normal adjustment period? – Meghan Meghan – Your teeth should be aligned immediately after receiving your dental implant bridge . There is no adjustment period required…
April 16, 2012
Is the bleeding near my dental implant caused by smoking?
I notice that sometimes when I brush my teeth there is bleeding in the area where I got a dental implant. I’ve had the implant for about two months. I am a smoker. Does that have anything to do with the bleeding? – Rebecca B., Louisiana Rebecca – New dental implants are sensitive. Brushing too…
March 15, 2012
Need some advice on teeth implants
The crowns on my teeth implants look fake. I’ve had them for almost three years and I hate them. My dentist says that I’m being too picky, and that I should give it some time. How much more time do I need after three years? Am I being unreasonable, or am I right to make…
December 14, 2011
Dentures or a dental bridge for mom's missing teeth?
My 69 year-old mom has lost many of her teeth. Fortunately her front teeth are left, so she’s not too embarrassed. But she basically has no teeth to chew with, and this is causing lots of problems and inconveniences for her. I’ve done some research trying to find out her options, and I read about…