Thanks to dental implants, a palateless denture can improve your experience with dentures and your quality of life. What Is a Palateless Denture? A palateless denture is arch shaped. It is designed for use when all of your upper teeth are missing. Unlike traditional dentures, it does not cover the roof of your mouth. The […]
Dentist Perforated My Sinus and Didn’t Tell Me
Dental emergencies can be stressful, especially when complications occur. A perforated sinus after tooth extraction is an uncommon but possible complication when upper molars are removed. If it is not treated properly, it can lead to infection, discomfort, and sinus problems that require additional care. Name withheld. Dear Anonymous, Perforated Sinus After Tooth Extraction: What […]
Help! My Husband Refuses to Wear His Dentures
My husband absolutely refuses to wear his dentures. Every time I bring it up he says they’re uncomfortable and he can’t stand eating with them. We’ve gone back to the dentist several times to have them adjusted, but it never seems to help. When we last went out to eat, he actually put his dentures […]
Sedation Dentist Did Work without Asking and Billed Me
Amanda avoided the dentist for years because of severe dental anxiety. Eventually, she realized she needed treatment but struggled to overcome her fear. While researching solutions, she discovered dental sedation and thought it might finally allow her to get the care she needed. After scheduling a consultation, Amanda met with the dentist and signed a […]
Can’t Eat Since Getting Dental Implants
I went in for a dental implant procedure over a year ago and haven’t been able to eat since. I a little over half of my teeth when I went in. However, they said that those wouldn’t last much longer so I should pull them and be done with it. At first, I thought that […]
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 […]
Trying to Find the Best Implant Dentist
I need to get a couple of dental implants and I want to find the best implant dentist around. I’ve heard the longer they’ve been placing them, the more likely you are to have a successful outcome. How many years should they have been placing them? Carly Dear Carly, It’s great that you are trying […]
Did Dentist Misdiagnose My Husband?
I tend to do dental care on an emergency basis. The last two times I went I ended up needing a root canal treatment and dental crown. Last week my husband went in with a toothache to the same dentist I use for emergencies and he only received a crown, no root canal. What gives? […]
Can Dentures Look Natural?
I’ve just been told I’m going to lose my teeth. Here’s the thing, I’m young. It’s embarrassing enough knowing my gum disease is costing me my teeth and I’m going to need dentures, but the idea of looking like my grandmother is disastrous. I’m hoping there have been advancements enough where dentures can look natural […]
Dental Anxiety is Costing Me Teeth
I’ve been an idiot and I know it. I’ve been avoiding the dentist for years because I know it’s going to hurt. Now, though, I’m losing my teeth. I can’t live like this anymore and I need to take steps to get back on track. What do you recommend? Alan Dear Alan, You are not […]