If you’re planning to get dental implants, your dentist may recommend a bone graft before the procedure. While this might sound intimidating, bone grafting is a common and highly effective treatment that prepares your jaw for long-lasting implant success. Understanding the recovery timeline can help you feel more confident and prepared. In this guide, we’ll […]
Are Dental Implants Possible After Ten Years with Dentures?
I have had dentures for ten years. I hate them and want to switch to dental implants. My dentist said I’ve had dentures too long, but I know someone else who got them after longer than I have had them. Is there a particular reason my dentist says I can’t? Penny Dear Penny, I can’t […]
What the Secret to Choosing an Implant Dentist?
I lost a tooth years ago. I want to replace it with a dental implant. I’ve spoken to two dentists. One had significantly higher prices than the other. I don’t want to choose based on price, but I also don’t want to go to the wrong dentist. How do you choose the best of two […]
Three Surgeries and Still No Implant Overdentures
I’m hoping you can advise me. My dentist has done quite a few dental implant procedures over the years, so I felt pretty safe going to him. When he went in for the first surgery, he decided there wasn’t enough bone there. He suggested I have bone grafting done. So we waited for some healing […]
Doubting Getting Implant Overdentures
I’ve had many crowns and bridges placed on teeth. I have horrible genes when it comes to teeth. I mean the worst. It’s getting to the point where more and more teeth are failing me and I’m thinking about just pulling them all and just getting implant overdentures. However, two years ago I had my […]