I Am 26 Years Old and I Am Miserable. Can I Be Considered for Full Mouth Implants? Dentist Answers, Tips
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I Am 26 Years Old and I Am Miserable. Can I Be Considered for Full Mouth Implants?

i have all my natural teeeth except 1. i need so much work done and redone. i am in so much pain due to my teeth. i have migraines due to my teeth and sometimes i cant get out of bed and i throw up because of my teeth. i have an infection that wont go away because my teeth r so bad. they bleed constantly. i would love to make the pain go away and finally have a beautiful smile without worring if my teeth broke more or if they r bleeding. i cant even eat,kiss my children or husband. i need help.

15 Doctor Answers | Asked by sm in tucson in Tucson, AZ
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26 and Miserable. Can I have Full Mouth Dental Implants?

I'm sorry to hear you are having so much pain and many serious problems. I'm most sad to hear how it is affecting you, your kids, and husband. I'm going to give you some really blunt comments based upon my 23 years of solving these types of issues: First, find a dentist that you are REALLY comfortable with. Second, decide in your mind that you will do what it takes to solve these issues. Third, commit to the financial investment it will take to do this... more
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Implants are a fantastic way to restore health

It is very likely that you are a candidate for implants, however all other options should be considered. It is possible that periodontal therapy and a few root canal therapies and restorations that all will be stable, maybe even beautiful. The investment for full mouth implants and restorations can be very large, but tremendously satisfying. No more bleeding and pain with complete function is a great situation after years of discomfort and bleeding. The first step is to... more
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Full Mouth Implants?

Full mouth implants may be an option for you, but it's usually best to keep as many of your natural teeth as possible. Sometimes however, teeth are so badly broken down and/or infected that it doesn't make much sense to keep them. Implants could be the least expensive and most reliable option for you long term. The best first step for you is to see a dentist for a complete examination with x-rays. That's the only way to find out what's really going on in your mouth and what... more

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Dental Implants Can Change Your Life

Yes, it is possible to be considered for full mouth dental implants at age 26, but there may be other measures that can be taken to get you out of pain. If you have not seen a dentist , go and see one. They will examine you and refer you to the proper specialists if necessary. There are many reasons you may be experiencing these symptoms, but they need to be properly diagnosed. If dental implants are what you ultimately decide upon, seek the consultation of a... more
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Full mouth implant restorations at 26 yrs. old

Sorry to hear about your problems! From your description it sounds like you have a perio disease that causes bleeding and discomfort and infected teeth that most likely need root canal treatment that now causes you such severe irradiating pain. The consult with the specialist perio-restorative dentist will tremendously benefit you. In such cases the patient needs the full mouth evaluation, to define the condition of the remaining teeth and treatment plan. It can most likely due to... more
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Who is a good candidate for dental implants

I can hear and feel the frustration and pain in your writing. Your situation is very frustrating and affects all aspects of life. I see many people like you in my office as they are referred to our office simply because patients like you need to get a lot of work done in each session and this requires experience and expertise. So first look for a reconstructive dentist that you really like and can feel comfortable with. Then look into all options of restoring existing teeth,... more
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Keep your own teeth,implants have their own problems.

After 3-4 appointments witha good dentist your pain should be substantially better. If thats not happening then fine a new dentist. Pain of this magnitude is horrible and a well skilled dentist should cure that..
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FULL MOUTH IMPLANTS AT 26

Sorry to hear of your difficulties. We are each handed a set of genes by our parents. Some people are bald some have droopy skin, different eye color etc. Some people inherit really bad (or what we call in the profession "Soft") teeth. If you find that you keep having severe decay and the need for root canals and the redoing of restorations, it may be you got handed a tough lot in life and you have bad teeth genes. It is relatively rare fortunately, but is... more
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Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry

There are not that many contraindications to dental implants and they can usually benefit most patients. Are all your teeth really bad or are there some that can be saved with professional care and home care? If you can save some teeth and place implants in the areas that cannot be saved it may be a better treatment option for you. That being said, none of us have seen your teeth. You might wish to have several consultations with dentists who have experience with... more
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Dental Implants are a great option for some people.

I agree with some of the other posts that the first thing is to take care of your immediate emergency/pain/ infections. Then you will need a comprehensive evaluation from an experienced dentist that can handle complex cases. This should include full set of X-rays, thorough exam, impressions for study models, and photos. Part of the evaluation may involve specialists such as a periodontist (gum/implant surgeon), orthodontist, or endodontist(root canal). Once all that is done,... more
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