tooth replacement options

• June 13, 2021

  Why Did Three of My Dental Implants Fall Out?

  I had six dental implants placed a few weeks ago and I’ve already had three fall out. I’ve paid 3/4 of the fee already. Should I get a partial refund? Is it possible for me to get them again because they were supposed to secure a denture to them. Leigh Dear Leigh, You absolutely should…

• April 30, 2021

  16 Year Old with a Baby Tooth

  I have a baby lateral incisor still, even though I am sixteen years old. I would like to replace it so I can have a “grown-up” tooth. Can I replace it with a dental implant? I am planning on having my senior pictures taken in the fall. I’d like to have something that looks nice.…

• January 27, 2020

  root canal problems

  I had a root canal treatment for an infected tooth. After I finished treatment, my dentist gave me a prescription for penicillin. A week later I was still in pain. He wrote me a prescription for Vicodin and said if it still hurt after another week he’d give me a different antibiotic. I don’t think…

• 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.…

• October 25, 2018

  When a Tooth is Knocked Out

  I was at the playground and saw a boy who was hit in the mouth and lost a tooth as a result. His mother just tossed it because it was a baby tooth, but it got me to wondering. What would I do if it was an adult tooth? Melissa Dear Melissa, Whenever a tooth…