Metairie teeth implants

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…
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…
January 6, 2015
Can I find more affordable dental implants?
I have several missing teeth and I refuse to smile anymore because I am so embarrassed about how I look. I want to get implants, but the dentist I recently visited quoted me $5000. That is so much more than I was expecting and I really don’t think I can afford it. Is it possible…
October 15, 2014
What can I do to make implants more affordable?
I don’t have dental insurance, so haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I finally had to break down and go because of a tooth that has been causing all sorts of problems. My dentist wants to remove the tooth and place an implant. I really want to do this so my tooth will…
July 9, 2014
I've had it with dentures that don't fit!
I’ve had my dentures now for about two years and I am just sick of them! Even when I have them adjusted by my dentist (which is quite frequently) my mouth is still sore and what’s even worse, I can hardly speak or eat. I’m ready to throw them in the garbage and just forget…
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 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…