After wearing dentures for ten years, I have decided to get implants. My family has longevity, and at 62 years old, I might live another 20 to 30 years. When my dentures are off, I can see that I have some bone loss. If I want four implants for dentures, how do I know if […]
My dentist wants to reline my denture every two months
I got my new dentures last August, and since then, they have been lose four or five times. They are not old enough to be that loose. This was a major concern when I learned that I needed all my teeth extracted for dentures. The dentures are loose so often that my dentist recommends coming […]
Will dental insurance cover implant dentures?
After 15 years of overdentures and bone shrinkage, I have decided to get implant dentures. If I sneeze, my denture lifts, and I have allergies, so that tells you that my denture is up more than down. Will dental insurance cover anything for implant dentures? Thank you. Joan from Albany, GA Joan, Thank you for […]
How Does Anyone Afford Dental Implants?
I have been living in dentures for the last year and really hate them. I spoke to my dentist about how much dental implants cost and he quoted me about $4000 including the crown. Figuring adults have 32 teeth they’d need to replace that makes the cost $128,000. How in the world does anyone afford […]
Getting a Pretty Smile After Dentures
I have been in dentures for over twenty years. They’re ugly. They look like dentures. Is it too late for me to get dental implants and have a pretty smile? Madeline Dear Madeline, The great news is you can have a stunning smile even after years in dentures. In truth, your dentist could have created […]
My Jaw is Shrinking
It feels like my jaw has started getting smaller. I first noticed that my dentures don’t fit as well as they used to. I may be paranoid, but when I look in the mirror, my jaw seems smaller. Is my jaw shrinking? Can it be stopped? Macy Dear Macy, I wish I could tell you […]