Tacoma Dental Implants doctors

Lance Timmerman, DMD Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle
76 answers
Michael Koczarski, DDS Michael Koczarski, DDS
Tacoma Cosmetic Dentist
17000 140th Ave NE Suite 202, Woodinville
Kunal Walia, DDS Kunal Walia, DDS
Tacoma Cosmetic Dentist
13613 Meridian Ave E Suite 180, Puyallup

Recent Answers

Only Have One Central Incisor... What to Do? (photo)

My problem is that I only have one central incisor and crowding. The other tooth never came down. I don't have any gaps or spaces either for another central incisor. I had braces when I was younger to fix some crowding. They suggested the only method to make me look normal and have two front teeth was to create a gap and bring down the tooth that never came down and then go from there. But being young I didn't want to do all that and now it really bothers me now. How can I get 2 central incisors now?

A: Orthodontics can create space for teeth

The previous orthodontic work appears incomplete.  It would be best to see an orthodontist and a cosmetic dentist to create a plan to do as previously advised. Any "short term fixes" would need to be fixed after the ortho is complete, so you would need to decide if it is worth the added expense.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
Need Implant on my Front Tooth, Worried About Matching Previous Crowns, What to Do? (photo)

I had 2 root canals &then 2 crown on my front teeth. One crown came loose and i'm being told i will need an implant on front too I'm worried it will not match the other crown as it is now 7 years old.On top of that i had veneers put on on side teeth because the two crowns looked too large next to my natural teeth. Is it possible to replace my other crown when putting in the implant? and what about the venners, can they be replaced so i can have a uniform smile?Worried and depressed, please help

A: Matching existing dentistry can be a challenge

What you suggest is what works best, redoing crowns and veneers to be certain they match.  Redoing work also ensures that the teeth are symmetrical and proportioned right.  An experienced cosmetic dentist should have no problem doing this.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
I Have Had Dentures, Am I A Candidate For Dental Implants?

For about 3yrs, is it still possible for me to replace them with dental implants and it still look natural and also could bone loss be a problem. I am 34yrs old. Thank you

A: As a rule of thumb, dentures can be replaced with dental implants

Implants can be used to stabilize dentures or replace them completely with implant supported bridges.  Depending on budget, amount and quality of bone dental implants be used for most people.  It is normally not a question of IF, but HOW and HOW MUCH.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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