I finally have dental insurance. I’ve been losing teeth because of advanced gum disease. At this point, I’ve lost seven teeth, with more likely on the way. Is it possible for me to replace these with dental implants or will I have to get dentures? Kat Dear Kat, I’m glad you are looking into dental […]
Read More...I’m thirty-six years old and am losing all my teeth due to a medical condition. My dentist is quite clear that he thinks I should get dental implants, but they are absolutely out of my budget. I don’t know what to do. Is there a way to get discounted dental implants? Amelia Dear Amelia, What […]
Read More...I’ve been in dentures for 25 years. I’ve hated my smile since getting them. I totally understand how George Washington felt about his wooden teeth. I’ve come into some money and would love to get dental implants. I have a couple of friends that got those instead of dentures and their smiles look very attractive. […]
Read More...I have most of my bottom teeth. My upper arch, however, is a completely different story. I will soon only have my two front teeth left. Currently I have two partial dentures, both of which will need to be replaced when I lose the teeth that are coming out in a couple of weeks. What […]
Read More...I have recently been diagnosed with a severe calcium deficiency. As a result, my dentist wants me to extract my teeth and get dentures. I had quite a bit of trouble with my teeth even though I brush regularly and go to the dentist. The deficiency probably explains that issue. I will be honest that […]
Read More...I’ve just had a new upper denture made less than a year ago. It was a bear getting used to it at first and learning to eat and talk, but after a few fittings and adjustments, it finally felt good. Well, lately it started getting sore again, under the denture near the back. I kept […]
Read More...I am almost 61 years old. I’ve worn dentures for the last 22 of those. Lately, I cannot keep the dentures in, even with dental adhesives. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Evelyn Dear Evelyn, What you are experiencing is known as facial collapse. When your teeth were first removed for your […]
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