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Do I Need to Wait to Extract Tooth Before Implant? 17 answers

I had a crown a root canal and crown placed on #14. I have had complications due to an abscess caused by an unsuccessful root canal. I was told by two...
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Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Now Want Implants 16 answers

I am ready to get implants for my congenitally missing lateral incisors. My gaps, #s 7 & 10, were considered too small for implants a few years...
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Which Should Be Done First: Braces or a Tooth Implant? 15 answers

I need to get a tooth implant. I also need braces. Which should be done first? Or does it matter? Appreciate your help, I am "so confused".
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Are There Any Preventive Measures to Reduce the Chances of Bone Loss Following Dental Implants? 15 answers

Could taking Fosamax or other osteoporosis medications decrease the amount of risk?
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Dental Implants Problems - What's Common 14 answers

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I'm worried about side effects and complications. I've heard that they can cause nerve damage and even...
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What Circumstances Are Best for Dentures over Implants? 14 answers

What are the benefits and drawbacks to implants?
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Mini Dental Implants - Mini Tooth Implant Tips 13 answers

My research of mini dental implants leads me to beleive that they're preferrable and cost less than regular dental implants if you have a single tooth...
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Dental Implants for Reasonable Price? 13 answers

My dentist wants almost $10,000.00 to do the lower right side of my mouth. Is it possible to get dental implants for a reasonable cost?
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What Type of Dental Implant is Best for Patients with Advanced Bone Loss? 13 answers

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The Screw Head of the Dental Implant Broke Off. Is This Common? How Difficult to Fix? 12 answers

My husband is in the process of getting a dental implant. Each step has presented problems. The last part of the procedure that he had done involved...
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I Got a Dental Implant 5 Years Ago, and It Broke Off! What is my Recourse? 12 answers

The implant is upper right, all the way in the back. Will I have to pay to have another one implanted? What is the warranty on these things? I...
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Braces Before Molar Dental Implant? 12 answers

Hi, I have two lower first molar taken out, I need to get braces to correct severe overjet/overbite issue. Do I need the braces first or dental...
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Would I save the hassle to have dental implant instead of a regular bridge? 12 answers

How Much More Do Implants Cost Than Dental Bridges? Would implants last longer than dental bridge? Would I save money in the long run? and hassle in...
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Why Get a Root Canal if You Can Get an Implant? 12 answers

With the advent of the implant are root canals a thing of the past? What are Endodontists saying about this??
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Braces or Dental Implant? 12 answers

I have one missing molar on the bottom right side of my mouth. I have one tooth that sticks out (due to a tight space) about the second tooth in front...
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How Many Teeth Can Be Replaced with Dental Implants? 11 answers

My teeth are in really bad shape. I have missing teeth and the teeth I have left are not in the best condition. I am looking to replace quite a few...
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Dental Implants Vs. Bridges: the Best Solution for Lost Tooth? 11 answers

The NY TImes article "A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges" states: "In an overwhelming majority of cases, implants to replace...
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Two Missing Teeth. Space Too Small for Two Implants. Options? 11 answers

Hi Doctors, my husband has one missing tooth #5 for years, and the space became smaller. However, another one tooth (#4) needs to be extracted. If he...
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Can a Bridge Be Made on an Implant and Connect to a Tooth 11 answers

I have an implant on the upper right first molar. Can a bridge be made by connecting the third molar to the implant because I have just lost the...
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How Painful is It to Get Dental Implants? 11 answers

Do most patients use narcotics to manage the pain, or is Advil and Tylenol enough? Do some people get headaches after the procedure? How often?
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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? 10 answers

Approximately how much does it cost per tooth for dental implants? I'm really not into the idea of dentures.
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Dental Implants Recovery Time 10 answers

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I wanted to know what the typical recovery time was? What kind of downtime can I expect -- how long will...
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Dental Implant Bridge vs Crown? 10 answers

Apologies for using Irish/Canadian dental numbering but here's the question: Terrible teeth with multiple fillings & root canal treatments....
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Is the Preparation for Dental Impants Included in the Total Cost? 10 answers

Because I still need a tooth extraction, am I bound to have a separate fee for that? What other preparatory things might not be part of the dental...
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Does Medicaid Cover Dental Implants? 9 answers

I need a few teeth pulled, filled and implants to replace them. I can only pay with Medicaid. Who can I go to that would accept Medicaid?
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Dental Implant Prices: Why So Expensive? 9 answers

I had an appointment with a dental implant office located in Chicago. They will put in four implants and attach an appliance. I will return in 6 to 9...
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Dental Implants Before and After Photos 9 answers

I'm thinking about getting dental implants to replace two missing teeth. I'm looking at various doctor's before and after photos, but I'm not sure...
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Dental Implants Procedure 9 answers

I need to have a tooth replaced, but it seems like there's a lot involved with having a dental implant put in. What's the procedure to create and...
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How Much Does It Cost for Tooth Replacement 9 answers

How much does it cost for tooth replacement, After becoming pregnant I had serious gum problems which has made the gum reseed on my bottom 2 teeth....
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Dental Implant Vs Braces 8 answers

Hi Doctors, I am 28 years old. I have one missing molar on my lower jaw for 8 years. The teeth have shifted and I appear as angle. One dentist told...
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Dental Implants Insurance 8 answers

Does insurance cover dental implants? Would my health care insurance cover any of it, or is it strictly under dental insurance?
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TADs to Move Jaw Up? 8 answers

An orthodontist told me that TADs can be used to shift the jaw/teeth up to slightly reduce a gummy smile (my teeth length is fine but my jaw...
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Alternatives to Implants for Worn Bottom Teeth 8 answers

My Front Teeth Are Getting Thin from the Bottom Teeth Wearing Away the Back Side.what Can I Do Other Than Implants.
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Implants or Braces? I Have a Bad Allignment. 8 answers

I am 24 and have crooked teeth, I just requested to have my 4 top front teeth replaced and maybe my bottom 4 front as well! Or would braces be a...
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Is a Dental Implant Procedure pretty straightforward, should I expect any problems?? 8 answers

Should I be prepared for any problems that might happen during a dental implant? What are some of the common problems after a procedure? Sensitivity,...
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Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw? 7 answers

I have severe bone loss in my upper jaw, and the dentist wants to extract my teeth and give me dentures. I want dental implants, but with the amount...
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How Long Will the Dental Implant Bridge Last? 7 answers

When I was 14, I had a bike accident and knocked out my two front teeth, and chipped a tooth next to one of my front teeth. I had to get two false...
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Dental Implant or Braces to Replace a Missing Molar? 7 answers

I was giving 2 options by the dentist to replace an upper missing molar. One choice was an implant and the other choice was braces to close the space...
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How Do I Find a Good Dental Implants Dentist? 7 answers

I have a missing tooth (no adult tooth after I lost the baby tooth), and I'm thinking about having an implant to fill the gap. What should I look for...
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Dental Implants or Dentures? 7 answers

My grandparents both had dentures by the time they were in their late 60s. Are dental implants replacing dentures? If I replace my teeth as needed...
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Does It Hurt to Have Dental Implants Placed? 7 answers

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Gap Between Teeth and Crowns 7 answers

9 crowns done 2 years ago. new dentist says to replace all of them The rootcanals are also were done poorly and need to be redone And there is a...
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Are MRI Scans Advised Against for Those Who Have Titanium Dental Implants? 7 answers

What is the procedure for MRI scans and people who have titanium dental implants?
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Exorbitant Cost of Dental Implant? 7 answers

$3500 est. for front tooth extraction+implant. The dentist booked 45 minutes to do this work! The crown will cost an extra $1200. How is this...
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Dental Implants Made in China or Asia? 7 answers

I learned that a dentist may charge you for a full priced dental implant made at a US lab, and then buys it from a lab in Asia/China at a fraction of...
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What Effect Does Smoking Have on Bone Grafts for Dental Implants? 7 answers

My dentist told me I wasn't a candidate for dental implants because I'm a smoker.
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Smoking and Dental Implants with and Without Bone Grafts 6 answers

How long after a patient quits smoking can implant treatment begin? 2 without bone grafting and 2 with. Thanks for your time.
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Why Are my Gums Black After Dental Implants Have Been Placed? 6 answers

I just had two dental implants placed a month ago after missing two teeth for several years. I noticed that the gum tissue surrounding the two...
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Getting a Dental Implant After Tooth Extraction 6 answers

I extracted my root 2 mnth ago, should i have the implant immdtly or wait for it to heal?. Its the upper right 3rd tooth removed ( front) and there...
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Lumineers or Implants Best with Periodontal Disease? 6 answers

For someone with chronic periodontal disease and bone loss, would it be best to use veneers to improve the look of the teeth or go directly for...
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Dental Implants Odor - Inevitable Consequence? 6 answers

I am having a crowned/root canal-treated lower molar extracted due to a possible decay issue, and it will likely be replaced with an implant. I have...
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Dental Implants First or After Facial Implants? 6 answers

I am having 3 dental implants placed, and I am also having a paranasal implant, and manibular implants. Should I do dental implants first? How long...
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What Manufacturer is the Best for Dental Implants? 6 answers

Is one manufacturer best than others when considering the type of 'post' for an implant procedure - i.e. OCO, Novel, 3i Biomet - I'm...
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Replacing a Missing Molar 6 answers

I had one bottom molar extracted about 15 years ago. The molar and the wisdom tooth behind that missing molar have since moved towards the front. I...
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How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What is There Longevity? 6 answers

Hello, My name is James I am 24 years old and am considering having dental implants. I have been offered them free of charge by my dentist. And I have...
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Is It Normal for Bone Graft to Be Added 4 Months After Dental Implants Have Already Been Placed? 6 answers

I have had two dental implants put in about 4 months ago after missing my two bicuspids for several years. Gums have shrunk severely, however on the...
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Is $45,000 for a Full Set of 4 on 1 Implants Top and Bottom Implants Outrageous? 6 answers

I just think its insane and way to much. should not cost as much as 2 or 3 cars. your suppose to take care of yourself and be healthy but seriously,...
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Dental Implant After Braces? 5 answers

Dear Doctor,I am Albana and I have had braces now for 9 months and I have to keep the braces for 3 more months. At this time my doctor wants to do an...
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Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants? 5 answers

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What is the Success Rate for "All on Four" Dental Implants? 5 answers

The all on four implants replace complete upper teeth with four titanium pins holding them. How can one insure they will not have a negative reaction...
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Smile Appearance or Implant - Which to Fix? 5 answers

When I was a teen I had braces. When my braces came off I needed a root canal and an implant on the teeth where the bands were. I continued to wear my...
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Dental Implants First Before Reconstructive Surgery for Split Upper Lip? 5 answers

I have a split upper lip due to a prior surgery gone wrong. In the meantime, I caught an infection under my gums that cracked majority of my teeth,...
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Use of Antibiotics After Dental Implant 5 answers

I had an implant placed 2 days ago and been taking erythromicin for 3 days(1 day pre oper. and 2 after), but I had to stop because of severe side...
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How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tooth 5 answers

When I was pregnant I had really bad reseeding gums and its messed one of my teeth up. How much would it cost to replace a tooth and how can you treat...
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Lost Front Teeth - Can Gap Be Restored After Implants 5 answers

I only have these teeth on top #11 #13 #15 also #2 I had a diastema between #9 #8 can it be restored with dental implant surgery I would like it back...
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What Are the Chances of Bone Regeneration when Implants Are Placed Without Any Bone Graft? 5 answers

I've had two bicuspids missing for several years and there was severe bone loss. I finally was able to get the two implants in about a month ago...
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When Can I Wear my Essix Retainer After Bone Graft/dental Implant Placement? 4 answers

My dentist advised against wearing my flipper for a week after bone graft/dental implant surgery. When can I wear my essix retainer? Can I have one...
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Palatal Expander for Wider Arch 4 answers

If your teeth are perfectly straight and aligned from braces when you were younger (16, now I am currently 21 almost 22) but you have an arch that is...
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What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants? 4 answers

Curious to know the risks of dental implants before, during and after implant.
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What is the Average Price of Dental Implants? 4 answers

Is the cost different for incisors than molars?
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Is It Safe to Have Pelleve with a Dental Implant? 4 answers

I have one metal implant in my mouth and am interested in Pelleve but can not find out if this procedure is safe with an implant? I have emailed the...
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Recommendations for Oral Surgeon with Reasonably Priced Dental Implants? 3 answers

Five years ago, I lost my two front teeth after falling on a rock. Now I have braces on, the orthodontist told me to get my braces first then have my...
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Dental Implant for Correcting Underbite? 3 answers

I had braces as a teen growing up and after they were removed one of my top teeth moved back to its original position causing me to have an underbite....
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How Long After Bone Grafts and Dental Implants Before Playing Horn Again? 3 answers

My daughter is having bone grafting and then dental implants for the two teeth next to her front teeth. The baby teeth fell out without permanant ones...
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Why Do I Suddenly Notice a Foul Odor Near my Implant Gumline? 3 answers

I've had my implant and crown for approx 3 years. Just recently when I "rubbertip" the area (which I do daily), the typicaly bit of...
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