The Dental Implants Blog

Have to wear an Invisalign mouthguard for 3 months

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:54:53 GMT

I have a missing front tooth with a temporary tooth. The root needs to be removed, it needs to heal before the implant screw can be fixed. In the meantime

Will it grow back even though it's an adult tooth?

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:51:44 GMT

Hi there ! My tooth is getting pulled out because it is loose and once it gets pulled out it is going to affect my smile and I will just be embarrassed

My canine teeth are high and so for that reason my lateral incisors have turned side ways

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:48:43 GMT

Hello my name is cassandra and I am 21 years of age. My canine teeth are high and so for that reason my lateral incisors have turned side ways. I wanted

Look into getting an eye tooth implanted

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:09:40 GMT

Hi, I had the eye tooth on the right side of my mouth removed when I was 12 years old (21 years ago)and was due an appointment to have the other one removed

Tooth implant - foul taste

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:05:13 GMT

My front tooth implant which I've had in for about 5 years came loose My dentist no longer does implants so I had to see one of his colleagues who removed

The center of the implants looks silver

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:57:48 GMT

Just had two molar implants placed and the center of the implants looks silver ( like if I had fillings). I expected them to be tooth color so they would

Wants to take out the implant and replace it with a new one

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:48:48 GMT

I got an implant placed 2 months ago and when he went to put the crown on it didn't fit. It was loose. But the x ray showed no infection or problem,

I want to put implants in my lower jaw

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:47:10 GMT

I want to put implants in my lower jaw , as all the teeth are removed except 3. Once I have the implants- can it be possible for me to eat like a normal

Application of a crown would require cutting into the gum

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:44:32 GMT

Three weeks ago, the inside part of my second bicuspid tooth broke off leaving just a bit of the tooth enamel proud of the gum on the inside. The outer

Second opinion for my daughter's teeth

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:42:07 GMT

I was hoping to get a second opinion for my daughter's teeth. I have x-rays attached. My daughter is 12. Her ortho wants to pull teeth C and H and

Pain around dental implant

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:37:29 GMT

Pain continues around dental implant: 5 months ago I had an implant. The oral surgeon didn't do a flap but put the post into the bone above tooth 8.

SEVERE pain above dental implant

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:35:22 GMT

I have SEVERE pain above dental implant - tooth 10 Two weeks ago I had 6 implants with bone grafts put in. Three on the right side and 3 on the left

My tooth has turned grey brown & is clearly rotting

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:21:06 GMT

Hi. I am 31 years old and have had a baby molar my whole life. It had a cavity that was filled in many years ago and the filling fell out a year ago.

Wait for the exfoliation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:24:21 GMT

When my baby was 19 months old she banged against the wall and broke 4 of the front upper teeth. Although the broken tooth is still attached, she can't

Unfinished root canal treatment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:07 GMT

I have had unfinished root canal treatment on one of my back teeth but I didn't go back to finish it. Becouse it hurt so much and now my tooth has broke

The gum above the tooth is now a "purplish" color

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:01 GMT

I recently had a cap installed on one of my two front teeth. The gum above the tooth is now a purplish color, and looks different from all my other

I have a wobbly (grade 2) 2nd molar

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:18:31 GMT

I have a wobbly (grade 2) 2nd molar bottom right. Pockets are 8mm. I am on antibiotics as I have an infection. On X-ray There is barely any visible bone

I would like my wisdom teeth put back in...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:49:25 GMT

I know this is unheard of, but I would like my wisdom teeth put back in that I was born with. I removed the bottom row almost ten years ago at 17 yrs

Recession and Swelling of Gum Around Implant

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:44:49 GMT

Recession and Swelling of Gum Around Implant: I had a bone graft and dental implant done on my front right tooth in 2010. I did not start smoking until

Can a new tooth be grown for a fifteen yrs old boy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:37:14 GMT

Can a new tooth be grown for a fifteen yrs old boy: I am a 15 yrs old boy. I lost my upper incisor while I was playing on steps in my school yesterday.

Gap under implant bridge

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:29:53 GMT

I received nine dental implants 10 months ago. Everything has healed well and on Tuesday I had a four tooth bridge cemented to three implants. The back

Infection in root of crowned tooth

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:25:42 GMT

Hi. I had an opreation in november 2010 to remove an Infection in root of crowned tooth - my front tooth and the one beside it. I was advised that this

Lost his upper front teeth while playing in school

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:10:42 GMT

Today my brother lost his upper front teeth while playing in school. It was completely broken from the very base of gum. He is 15 years old. Some doctors

Is it necessary to put a crown on my implant?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:37 GMT

Dear Doctor: Is it necessary to put a crown on my implant? One of my family (dental doctor) suggested not to keep a crown, as in the long term it will

Dental implant issues

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:09:59 GMT

Dental implant issues: i just received a full upper jaw of implants all teeth were removed. The indiction was to place 9, but one would not take so 8

Bottom right molar implant

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:02:10 GMT

Dentist recommended bottom right molar implant.. HELP! So I just came back from my new dentist, and I’m horrified about what he said. Here’s my story;

Is it normal to trim the gums so the abutments can be exposed more?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:30:02 GMT

I had 4 implants, which will attach a denture to the roof of my mouth. The length of two are not long enough and is barely braking the surface of the

Severe pain first day after a normal dental extraction

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:26:32 GMT

Severe pain first day after a normal dental extraction : This morning I got tooth no. 15 extracted because of a fairly large cavity that was not infected.

Removal of dental implants

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:23:11 GMT

Removal of dental implants: I have had an upper denture for 38 years. I have just had a lower denture for 6 months. I wanted mini implants for both upper

Dental implant tooth - extreme pain

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:16:22 GMT

Dental implant tooth - extreme pain 10 days after treatment: Dental implant with healing abutment placed routinely, no grafting - good bone - I continue

33000 for 12 implants and new dentures

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:12:43 GMT

My dentist charged 33000 for 12 implants and new dentures. : After reading so many stories here I am very concerned that I have been overcharged as well

Saved me at least 20 to 30k on my implants

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:58:20 GMT

I am 46 years old that has had bad teeth his whole life. Every one of my teeth had root canals and this was before I was 25. I had periodontal disease,

Can taking anti inflammatory medications or supplements interfere with my body's ability to accept a dental implant?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:54:20 GMT

Can taking anti inflammatory medications or supplements interfere with my body's ability to accept a dental implant? Is there a comprehensive list of

Will smoking before the healing process is finished guarantee implant failure?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:15:52 GMT

I had surgery two days ago for two dental implants in my upper jaw, in the front. The same day I also had temporary crowns put on. No bone graft or sinus

Should I visit my dentist sooner than my appointment?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:12:41 GMT

I had a root canal done 5 days ago and my dentist gave me a temporary filling. About two days ago the filling cracked, and now about 80% of my filling

Tooth continues to feel like something is too tight

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:10:55 GMT

I had #11 dental implant restoration completed, but the tooth continues to feel like something is too tight. It's like there is something pressing against

I have two of my baby canine teeth still present

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:07:39 GMT

I have two of my baby canine teeth still present on the maxillary side and the two permanent cuspids have displaced them self between the bicuspids. I

Swelling on gums during root canal

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:04:35 GMT

Swelling on gums during root canal: I was doing root canal for my lower right side tooth. In between suddenly my lower gums/cheak started swelling and

Top front dental implant is chipped

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:44 GMT

My top front dental implant is chipped and unsightly .I have no pain, but to replace the chipped tooth my Dentist will have to replace the whole top bridge.

Crown on mini dental implants is moving

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:54:37 GMT

Crown on mini dental implants is moving: My wife had 2 mini dental implants placed in the positions of her 2 upper canines. This was only the dentists

Is a crown necessary over Implant?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:43:00 GMT

Dear Sir/Madam, Is a crown necessary over Implant? I am very confused about my Tooth Problem. Four months ago I have done a small surgery inserting an

My top gums are always bleeding

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:56:16 GMT

I have 2 large partials and caps on the rest of my teeth except 2. One is an implant and the other one is my own tooth top and bottom. My top gums are

Is this usual that still after 9 days the denture will not fit in due to swelling

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:53:09 GMT

It is now 9 days since I had 3 teeth extracted and a bone graft and 4 implants in my top jaw. I have been given a temporary denture to wear but I am still

Braces for 2 months now

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:50:07 GMT

My daughter has braces for 2 months now and the denstist said that she needs to put two small screws on the lower jaw left and right molars in order to

Dental implant crown/cap chipped

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:46:05 GMT

My dental implant crown/cap chipped about an 1/8 when my son accidently turned around and hit my front crown/cap with his metal tractor and it chipped.

Crown is too short for the abutment?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:44:02 GMT

I just had an implant crown put on a week ago. I can see a hair line of the metal exposed under the crown. Could this be the crown is too short for the

Spaces between my crowns from receding gums

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:42:24 GMT

7 years ago I got crowns so I would not have spaces between my teeth. Lately I have had an issue with receding gums / Gingervitas. Now all my teeth that

Find out what kind of implant I have

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:02:58 GMT

I had an implant done approximately 6 years ago. I have finally saved enough to purchase the tooth, but the dentist I go to now (I have moved) says to

Crown sits too high on dental implant

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:51 GMT

Crown sits too high on dental implant - what can we do? My son had extensive surgery with bone grafting due to an OKC cyst. The oral surgeon later placed

Broken dental implant abutment

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:57:16 GMT

Broken dental implant abutment problem: I have three implants starting with the front tooth and the two next to it.My dentist screwed the abutments in