I had implants to replace teeth numbers 3, 14, and 15. Tooth number 3 implant is exposed. The dentist used dissolvable stitches since I was not able to return in order to get the stitches removed ( I had them done in a different state from where I live) .
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The movement of the tongue, brushing the cap, eating certain food, etc can cause the healing cap to fall off. Healing caps aren't meant to be kept longer than the recommended time provided by your dentist.
There should be minimal to no pain after this kind of procedure. Most of our patients go back to work the same day. If you are susceptible to swelling this may last for up to four days.
You have an overbite, and you have 2 options, that will depend if you wan too spend time or not. option1. braces for about 1 year and half, and you will have great results, if your teeth are healthy. and you will have your own teeth, and preserve the bone. option2, in just a couple of days, w...