Dental Bridge and No Contact
I recently got an upper right side 3 unit fixed bridge. They look fine in the front, but in the back there a noticeable gap between the top and bottom teeth. They don’t touch, my chewing feels awkward...
View ArticleMy bite is out of alignment after a dental implant bridge.
Hello, I don’t know if what I’m experiencing is normal, but I have a hunch that something is wrong. I have two dental implants and an implant dental bridge that has been used to replace four of my...
View ArticleReplacing a molar with a dental implant or dental bridge?
It has been awhile now, probably a few months or so since I had one of my molars pulled. At the time my dentist recommended that I have it replaced with a dental implant. It sounds very expensive and...
View ArticleI hate the way my dental implants look!
About a year ago, I had dental implants placed. I have been waiting on the lab to get my new dental bridges that are just now ready. I finally had the bridges placed, one on top and one on the bottom...
View ArticleCan I get a 100% porcelain crown/tooth if I am missing a tooth?
I know that usually when people get an all-porcelain crown, their existing tooth must be filed down, and the porcelain crown is bonded on top. However, I am missing a tooth, so there would be nothing...
View ArticleAffects of Methamphetamine on Your Teeth
Methamphetamine users are at increased risk for many problems, like heart disease, brain problems, as well as dental complications. You may have heard of the reference “meth mouth” which is basically...
View ArticleMy implant bridge doesn’t fit. Can it be removed?
Can my implant bridge be removed? Yesterday I had my 3-tooth implant bridge placed on 2 implant posts. The implants are in place of my lower left first molar and second premolar, and the third tooth is...
View ArticleNumbness after dental bridge
I am missing one tooth and had my lower left teeth prepped for a three unit dental bridge over a week ago. The lower left lip and the left side of my tongue are still numb. Is this normal? Thanks,...
View ArticleMy dental implant failed!
My dental implant has failed on tooth #8. I have been instructed to see the oral surgeon again for him to remove it. This has been so expensive, nearly close to $5,000. They told me that I will likely...
View ArticleBone ridge after extraction
Last week I had a tooth extraction done. I have had this sharp edge of bone that is bothering my tongue. It has even begun to affect my chewing and talking. So I made an appointment and my dentist...
View ArticleGood candidate for bone grafting?
Hello, I am 42 years old and when I was only 16 years old, I had a dental bridge placed. Now that I’m older, I can really tell how much bone has been lost. So, now I need three dental implants. I was...
View ArticleShould I get my tooth pulled or a root canal?
I have a tooth that is super sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. When I was at the dentist, he said that the only way to save my tooth is a root canal. My other option is to have it pulled. Will I...
View ArticleMy teeth shifted after a tooth extraction.
Last month I had a molar extracted and now I’m noticing that my front tooth seems to have shifted. Is this normal? I don’t understand how this is possible? - Jake in Nevada Jake, You may not have...
View ArticleHelp! My dental bridge fell out.
My teeth on top are not in the best shape, to say the least. I have all crowns on top and on the right side of my mouth, I have a dental bridge. Well, the three teeth that they are adhered to have...
View ArticleI Hate the Way My Dental Implants Look
About a year ago, I had dental implants placed. I have been waiting on the lab to get my new dental bridges that are just now ready. I finally had the bridges placed, one on top and one on the bottom...
View ArticleTold that I Should NOT have a Dental Implant to Replace my Front Tooth
I take Fosamax and have for over a decade. So when I had one of my front teeth extracted, the surgeon cautioned me that I should not have it replaced with a dental implant. So I have a dental flipper....
View ArticlePhoenix Dentist Combines Advanced Techniques for Customized Dental Restorations
Dr. Arthur Chal reveals how combining state-of-the-art materials and old-fashioned techniques can result in some of the strongest, most durable, and most esthetically appealing crowns and bridges...
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