I am 24 years old. I have loose front teeth because of periodontal disease. So I couldn't speak fluently. Also couldn't bite freely with my front row tooth. I am planning to have dental implant. Before that I need to confirm that whether my speaking skill is affected by dental implants.
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Thank you for providing the the photos with your question. What you are noticing is common after an extraction. Without a tooth to support, the bone shrinks and the gum follows. It was good that you had a bone graft place to help minimize this problem. I can see that the...
Hi there, I think you should go back to your surgeon's office to evaluate the area and determine if the jaw pain is related to the procedure that was done.
Congratulations on your progress with your teeth! I understand that you want your lateral incisors replaced as soon as possible, but it is important that you wait to do this until after your jaw surgery. To place the implants ideally, your surgeon will need to take the lower jaw...