Sunday, August 2, 2009

How much do dentures & dental implants for dentures hurt?

I am going to have all my teeth removed, and have dentures and dental implants put in. ( http://www.denturewearers.com/dx/implant... ; http://www.goadentist.com/denture_implan... )





My questions are, how much does this hurt? How long does it hurt? How long before you can eat "normal" foods? What can you do to lessen the pain? How long does it take for the dentures to feel normal in your mouth? How long before you can speak and laugh normally? What kind of foods are you unable to eat anymore? What is the best product to keep your dentures in?





Any help would be tremendously appreciated!

How much do dentures %26amp; dental implants for dentures hurt?
I can certainly answer your question from experience. (see my avatar, that is my new smile)





From the links you provided are you getting mini's? I do not have mini implants but traditional ones. I have teeth in a day where they pulled my teeth, placed the implants and attached beautiful teeth to my implants all in one surgery.





However, I was not permitted to chew anything that took pressure. I was permitted to chew softer things like baked fish, pasta, green beans etc. But nothing that took any kind of chewing. I had to eat this way for 5 months. I was told this could interfer with the bonding process. Now I can eat anything anyone with natural teeth eat.





Another thing I cannot remove my teeth they are attached with screws to the implants. With implants it is very uncomfortable to have them out. So since your not getting just dentures you will have a different way to care for them as one would just dentures. With a removable denture you will be able to use the denture tablets to clean them. For me I just use toothpaste as anyone does. The advantage for implants is the teeth will stay in place and not flop around. Many with dentures result to having to use adhesives to glue them down.





You can write to me directly by clicking on my name. There are so many questions I can't answer since I do not know if your getting mini's or traditional implants
Reply:i want to have dentures implant but i worry with the price... i am now currently wearing dentures the one are removable,, not nice though.
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Can u keep gingivitis or periodontal disease under control or are u pretty much doomed to lose ur teeth?

i dont have any pockets or anything i think i just have gingivitis my gums bleed when i brush them( just around my bottom teeth) but my gums seem to have receded a bit, im not sure tho..but is there any hope for me to keep my teeth as i just had dental implants and bone grafting to my upper jaw..

Can u keep gingivitis or periodontal disease under control or are u pretty much doomed to lose ur teeth?
Gingivitis is an inflammation or infection of the gums which can be healed. It is caused by build up, soft sticky plaque which then turns into hard tartar (also called calculus). Daily brushing 2-3 times daily for 2 minutes with a soft toothbrush, flossing and a rinse can help keep the gingivitis from occuring. However, you do need regular dental cleanings as you can remove the plaque but once the tartar has hardened you cannot remove it and it will be a constant source of trouble until it is removed. If gingivitis is present it will eventually progress and turn into periodontal disease which is a bone disease that causes you to lose the supporting bone around your teeth. This is what causes tooth loss in the more advanced stages. If you are seeing your dental professional on a regular basis and doing all you can with homecare there is really no reason for anyone to expect to lose their teeth in their lifetime. Your recession may have been caused by brushing too hard, using a brush that is too hard, having braces at one point, or the way that the tooth is positioned in your mouth and may have no connection to the gingivitis. If you were sure you had periodontal disease then I might say they are related, but it doesn't sound like it.


Good luck and take good care of your implants!


JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:This should be addressed to your dentist to prevent further damage.Early intervention is always best when dealing with any issues concerning your preciousness.
Reply:yes. there are treatments ask your dentist.
Reply:if your gum bleed when you brush it is gingivitis and you should see your dentist and get it under control. If left untreated you can lose your teeth.
Reply:You just spent a ton of cash on your mouth....go to the dentist...they can definately help you. Follow their treatment faithfully. Don't waste any time...go soon!





Peace be with you!
Reply:There are prescription mouthwash and toothepastes u can get from your hygienist. If u can u should try flossing more but not too hard lol.
Reply:The problem that you're having is that you think you can control gingivitis just by brushing. It's not how many times you brush...it's how you brush. If you brush softly with a soft bristle tooth-brush in a circular motion towards the gum line you should be on the right track at least. Now, a reason that your gums could be receeding is that you do not brush that way. You have a medium or hard bristle tooth-brush and your technique is off. When you brush back and forth you irritate your gums and thus causing it to receed. There is nothing that can be done about your gums receeding but you can start brushing right. You can buy an Oral B tooth-brush (the electronic ones) and just glide it from tooth to tooth and not worry about having to do circles cause it already turns. Try that out. As far as gingivitis...floss more. It can also be a hormonal imbalance. I get patients all the time with good teeth but has gingivitis cause they're pregnant or whatever the case may be. So it's all up to you. Brush and floss only the teeth you want to keep... :) Service with a smile
Reply:When a patient has a diagnosis of periodontal disease There's a specialist Dentist called "Periodontists" that's the best options for a treatment.



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Will my teeth grow back, i have cavities?

i have like 3 cavities, and i am going to pull them out.


thing is, i dont know if they are adult teeth or baby teeth.


so will i have to get 3 implants if those are my last teeth?


or do adult teeth not get cavities?

Will my teeth grow back, i have cavities?
how old are you? have your teeth fallen out before? if so, they're adult teeth, and will not grow back. I would highly advise against pulling out your own teeth. go see a dentist, and they will fix it for you, most likely without removing the entire tooth.
Reply:Adult teeth get cavities and adult teeth dont grow back so if they are baby teeth your safe but if they are adult teeth then you will have to get implants
Reply:There are a select few that keep one or two baby teeth through adulthood, but most baby teeth are lost by the time someone is 12 years old. You will have to get something in place of these teeth that are being removed whether it be a bridge or implants. I just have to add ... if you feel like there is a cavity in your mouth get it fixed right away and you won't HAVE TO LOSE THEM! It is WORTH it! You are spending way more money by yanking them out of your head than you would have getting them filled.





Take care of yourself!
Reply:Adult teeth do get cavaties- if you are 14 or over you will have all your adult teeth.





Baby teeth are usually more pale than adult teeth.





It depends on how serious you cavaties are but for a cavatie you usually dont have to pull out the tooth just get it filled.





If you pull out a Adult Tooth It will NOT grow back.


(In Rare cases they have but I don not reccomend trying)



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Do dental implants hurt??

I've heard stories about getting dental implants to replace open gaps between teeth. is it painful? and does it feel wierd?

Do dental implants hurt??
Placing Implant can be a pain free procedure if you are numbed properly.


It's the best and most conservative treatment of a missing tooth, the success rate is very high, and most patient usually appreciate this treatment well after it's completed.


once the implant is placed, it needs a period of time for healing, and before putting the crown one, some implants are immediate loading, it means they can put the crown immediately after the surgery,


The best is to check with your dentist to see if you are a candidate for implants.


good luck
Reply:everything hurts
Reply:Nope...ive had 3 ... born with missing teeth...they dont hurt at all..but its a long process...and its a **** load of money.








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it doesnt feel as weird as a gap.....LOL but i will admit its not as natural as i thought it was going to be...maybe its the people i had the actual surgery was done good..but the man who makes my teeth i feel like he does a really bad job...i would advise you to look into who you go to for htat...or you will end up with something that cost ALOT..and looks ALOT more fake then you thought it was going to.



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Dental implants or a permanent bridge?

I had two teeth pulled years ago (upper teeth/incisors/both sides) when I had braces, to make room to move my teeth into their "correct" positions. The main problem with this was, the teeth that were pulled were "baby teeth" that I'd never lost...and there were no "adult teeth" to come in after them. Now I'm left with two gaps, on both sides of my upper teeth. My orthodontist fitted me with a partial "denture" plate in lieu of the standard retainer when the braces came off, to hold the empty spots open. I was told that the retainer wouldn't be a permanent "fix" for my problem, and I'd eventually have to have either a permanent bridge affixed, or have dental implants done to replace the two missing teeth. What would you guys suggest? I'm a dental phobe, so the idea of having someone drill into my upper jaw to set posts for implants freaks me out. I've also heard that posts also have to be set for bridges as well...though I'm not sure.

Dental implants or a permanent bridge?
An implant would usually be the best option for you as it is a direct replacement of the missing teeth.


A bridge requires the teeth either side to be ground down to accept crowns, and is therefore more aggressive. It is more suited to patients who have already had some decay damage to the adjacent teeth, and where crowns would be a side benefit. In your case with missing lateral incisors, a standard 3-unit bridge would not be necessary - a cantilever bridge could come off the canines, or a double cantilever off the central incisors.


For implants, you need to get your situation assessed by a specialist - either a periodontist or a prosthodontist. In such a cosmetically demanding position of front teeth, you want the best operator for the best results. Beware that a lot of general dentists now are doing implants, and I would be wary of their skill level.


My 21 yo daughter has just received implants for her missing laterals, placed by a periodontist. She is a real dentaphobe too (just her "luck" to have a father who's a dentist!), but she was very happy with the ease and minimal discomfort of the procedure. If she can handle it, anyone can.
Reply:implants are much more invasive however you have the option of being asleep for the procedure. i have had this done and am very happy with the results. not as painful as i was thinking it would be after seeing the pictures of what they actually did. it is also much more expensive but also more permanent.
Reply:Implants are permanent...bridges usually need to be replaced every 7 to 10 years. Also, a bridge will need the two teeth next to the missing teeth to be ground down. If there is nothing wrong with these teeth, disturbing them is a bad idea.





Over your lifetime, implants will cost less.
Reply:I have had a fixed bridge in my mouth almost 20 years, and I have also seen implant abuments replaced after a year.. nothing is set in stone....


I would think the cost would be close to the same.


The bridge would require the teeth on either side of the "gap" to be reduced, impressions made, wait a couple of weeks; then have the bridge seated.


The implant procedure would require a wait to make sure the implant "takes", then the impression procedure... and seat the crown that will cover the implant abutment.


Ask your dentist about the pros and cons of each, along with price difference...



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Teeth extracted vs. expansion surgery?

I just went to my ortho and found out that I need to fix a crossbite. My Ortho says I'm too old (29) and braces alone won't fix it. The bone is too hard now so he will either have to extract the tooth and the matching tooth on the other side or I'd have to go to an oral surgeon and have expansion surgery to fix the bone. I'd be able to keep all my teeth with the surgery. I also lost a couple of teeth in the very back bottom part of my mouth when I was really young. I never had it fixed so now my teeth are spread apart and it seems to be getting worse. So the ortho said I could either have those bottom teeth pulled forward or I could get implants.So should I get the implants and surgery (option 1) or should I get my teeth extracted (top teeth) and the bottom teeth pulled forward with the use of braces (option 2)


Option 1 will cost $15000


Option 2 will cost $3000


I don't care about the cost. I just want to know what you would do...Thank you so much


Jessica

Teeth extracted vs. expansion surgery?
Your dentist sounds state of the art, and has your best interests in mind.





Do not base your decision on money. You are going to use your mouth for the rest of your life and 15 thousand dollars is less than the price of a car, which you would use for only about 5 years. Keep a perspective on it.





Ask your dentist what he or she would do and then you will have the optimal treatment option.





PS. As a former dental practice manager and consultant in high end cosmetic and restorative dentistry, I would go with option 1 because it is the goal to retain all of your teeth for as long as possible. Losing even one tooth will effect all the rest of your teeth (as you have learned from experience) and will create its own set of problems down the road. The potential down the road problems may be just as complex, time consuming and expensive as the preventive measure suggested by your dentist.





Also, a dentist won't just suggest the most expensive option, if he believes your teeth and bite are not worth the effort or the expense then he will say so.
Reply:Option 2.
Reply:it makes no sense to go through the pain and cost of option one when you can do option two. NEVER forget that surgery always comes with a risk!!



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Bad teeth at 20....?

Hey.I am 20 years old and my teeth have become so bad that I think I might need some of them taken out, certainly the top one's anyway. I have natrually very weak teeth but it is mainly due to past drug use that my teeth are so bad. My problem is that I am really embarassed about how bad my teeth are at such a young age so I am terrified of going to the dentist to get them fixed. I am able to get free dental treatment on the UK's NHS but I am only able to get dentures, I would need to pay to get implants (which i can't afford at the moment).





So I guess I'm just looking for you guys to put my mind at ease, I have an appointment in two days. Dentures is not ideal at such a young age but I know that its way better than having ugly teeth - but I am still really nervous about going.





Also, is it possible to get dentures for say 1-2 years and then get implants at a later date when I can afford them? because I know that no teeth damages the bone which may prevent implants at later date

Bad teeth at 20....?
Are your teeth damaged from methamphetamine? I'm not asking to judge you, but to get some idea of how "bad" they might be.





Here's the deal. If your dentist is advising dentures, particularly for the upper teeth, do that. I guarantee that you will feel 100% (at least) better about their appearance. You will have to adjust to not having teeth, and I'm sure you'll do fine. One of the biggest things about an upper denture is that it covers your palate, altering how you taste food.





Given your age (20) and the fact that you probably have lots of bone, I strongly encourage you to get implants as soon as you can. Over time you will loose much of the bone that usually supports the teeth, so sooner is definitely better. FYI: you don't have to get 8-10 implants, either. Getting 4 on the top will greatly improve your quality of life with a denture as it will allow you to have a denture that has an open palate and just less plastic in your mouth in general.





Try to be really honest with your dentist about your fears, concerns, etc as the only way he can address them is if he knows about them. Again, I'm sure you'll do superbly.





Good luck!
Reply:can you get veneers to cover them?
Reply:The Dentist is there to help you, not judge you and lecture you for your bad teeth. Be sure to make a list of questions for him, like the one you have about maybe not being able to have implants later. That way, you won't forget anything, and you'll be prepared. Good luck!
Reply:i would say get the implants now .....even if u dont think u can afford them.....put them on credit! i mean what r they gonna do? send the repo guys to take ur teeth back??????
Reply:You should be able to get implants later on but its a lot of pain. One of our friends got them and they spilit open the gum to put this titatiam curved piece in and then you have to wait until that all heals and attaches with your jaw.


then they put the teeth in so your basically going a month with no teeth at all. I don't think dentures are as bad as that.. couldn't just get porcelin caps huh?
Reply:Im in the same boat you are. but mine are due to never drinking milk, or eating any calcium once so ever.


Its a bit relieving to know im not the only one with this problem on my mind.


and look at the brightside, I live in the states, atleast you have the UK's utopian like policy to pay for the dentures if you go that rought.





Best of luck
Reply:50 years ago, it was the norm to get dentures at young age - my Mum was 15, and had had polio. Her mother had all her teeth knocked out (and those of her 3 younger sisters) to prevent a reoccurance of the disease. I wouldn't worry to much, I never realised my Mum had false teeth 'till I was about 15 and found her brushing her teeth (holding them in her hands over the bathroom sink). It never freaked me out, and as I am now in a similar situation to you, I have been contemplating them. I see no down side really, the glue is good enough that you can eat steak normally, my only problem is that I don't think I qualify to get them for free, and I can't afford to pay for them (where I am they can be over $1000 after public health helps...) BTW, I have only lost two back teeth so far, but due to poor dental hygiene, I know it's only a matter of time...
Reply:Don't be afraid or embarassed to visit a dentist. It will be in your best interest and will be good for you. A few weeks ago I struggled with asking my boss for training because I was thinking about the expense involved. People here suggested that I go ahead and ask. I asked and guess what, I got a week off + all cost paid to another city for the training I need.


My advice to you is go visit at least two dentists, get their opinions and advice and see whom you are more comfortable with.


My guess it that they would handle the situation very delicately and would put you at ease. They see this stuff all the time and their job is not to embarass you but to help you.





Bottom line: get your teeth, life and family in order. You are young and have a whole life in front of you.
Reply:Get the gas while you are in the chair (if they offer it in the UK) and lots of novacaine!!!





If you tell them you are really scared, they should have no problem administering it to you. It should knock you right out.
Reply:You will probably have a full set of x-rays done first to see how the bone structure and roots look. Implants would be the ideal treatment, if your teeth need extraction at all. However in lots of cases dentist are able to rebuild your teeth (the crowns of the teeth, using the remaining roots) if the roots are still in good condition. In that case you WILL NOT need implants. If it is possible to rebuild at least some of your teeth, a remaining gap can be "bridged" by false teeth, using the re-built teeth as holding pillars.





It's a good thing that you decided to take care of your teeth and stay off of drugs! Don't be embarrassed! I have worked in the dental field for more then 8 yrs. I have seen so many bad teeth it doesn't bother me. We are there to help you. The only thing that would make me frown is if you didn't go to the dentist.





Don't worry based on your initial exam, the dentist will come up with a treatment plan to get you started on your way to healthy teeth! Good luck!
Reply:If you have the option of root canals, crowns, veneers, what have you .......... TAKE THAT OPTION. What you don't want to do is to lose your real teeth. Regardless how bad they are, there's a good chance that a GOOD %26amp; COMPETENT dentist can fix them. Removing them is your very last option.
Reply:yes of course wearing dentures harms the bone of your jaws gradually but it takes a long time...the best choice for you is Implant but if you dont afford that you can wear dentures dont be worry about the harms to your bone....and as i know in young ppl this bone i mean residual ridge of mandible and maxilla can tolerate more pressure...



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Are dental implants (titanium pins) a good base for securing dentures?

I am considering dental implant surgery to secure a full set of upper dentures with implanted titanium pins. Since no crowns will be applied to the pins, is this a less expensive and more practical way of regaining the use of my teeth. Are there any dental implant titanium pins designed for securing dentures without having to use adhesive?

Are dental implants (titanium pins) a good base for securing dentures?
I know quite a bit about this topic. I will answer your question but feel free to click my name and write me anytime. I have a complete mouth restoration with 8 implants on top and 6 on the bottom. My teeth are screwed onto my implants which makes my teeth as secure as my permanent teeth ever were and much prettier. I have a dear friend who is a Prosthodontist. She shared with me a study she did. It is proven that those who get dentures without the teeth in the jaw that the bone begins to deteriorate. In some quicker than others. It is also proven that titanium implants mimic the roots of the teeth which stop the deteroration. Plus dentures constantly move and the friction back and forth wear against the gums. A person who can afford the kind I have has the best option but those who cannot if they can afford at least 2 to 4 implants and the denture they have modified to snap onto the implants can finally eat with confidence, never worry about slipping, can eat pretty much anything they want and the speech is corrected as the teeth are stable. It is also proven that the cost is quite a bit less than the kind I have. However, she does not recommend the "mini implants" as these do not have the longevity as the regular ones do. Also you can have the roof cut away from the uppers, thus tasting your food again like before. Never again will you need adhesives. But remember that when you have them placed you cannot put pressure on them for chewing for about 5 to 6 months. Now don't freak out about that. It's easier than you think and I can share how with you later if you chose to write to me.





Sincerely,


Skeeter
Reply:Hi,


I think implants are an excellent way to secure a denture. There are o-rings that attach the denture to the implants. No adhesive required. The implants have a ball and the denture has a hole with a ring on it that snaps onto the implant and secures it in place. This is a better way than conventional denture only...it helps preserve the bone and reduces the relignments that are needed as the bone changes under the denture. A great investment. If you are in Indiana, I know a great dentist that can help.
Reply:Yes and yes. Jaime and Skeeter have both given you good answers. I'm not so opposed to mini implants for dentures, though, as they are not really "loaded" the way Skeeter's implants are. They are only "locator studs" to keep the dentures from slipping around and popping out. The gums and bone still bear most of the load from chewing and there is a bit of "play" designed into the system to keep the mini implants from actually bearing very much load. Skeeter has the "deluxe, high-priced spread" and this is a wonderful way to go, but if you simply want to improve your denture wearing experience, then mini implants might serve you very well for a bit less of an investment.



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Dental question--implants?

For those of you who know about teeth--tooth #4 (a molar) needs a root canal and crown (Approx. $700). The tooth is quickly crumbling away, but I do have an appointment for this coming Wednesday (31st) to have this taken care of. My question is--would this be the best option for me, or would it make more sense to say f*ck it, have the tooth pulled, and have an implant put in? (The type where they put the titanium screw in your jaw bone, then the impmlant tooth screws into it.) I have had horrible teeth since the birth of my first child nearly three years ago--one cavity after another, and I found out at my last trip to the dentist that I need several fillings, and a total of *4* crowns. What would be my best option? I"m a healthy 31 year old woman who wouldn't need bone grafting or anything of that nature. What would you do?

Dental question--implants?
First of all, don't f*ck it, this tooth is a premolar and most likely a part of your smileline. 2ndly, once the tooth is gone thats it. no going back. 3rdly the financial part of it. an implant runs about 3000-4000 plus the cost of extracting the tooth


(200-400). it sounds like 700 is your portion due after insurance. if you did an implant , the insurance most likely wouldn't cover a thing.


you need to ask WHY you need the crowns. is it because of decay or are the teeth fracturing? there is a big difference. sometimes as we get older, the fillings that were placed when we were kids can flex and fracture over time causing small fractures in the tooth. if the tooth breaks in a certain way it can cause the need for a root canal and a crown. another thing to think about is if you are taking any types of medication, have dry mouth, or if your diet has changed. these small things can affect how your mouth fights the virulent bacteria that cause decay/gum disease.


if you are concerned about preventing future problems, talk to your RDH. she/he can guide you towards special toothpastes/rinses, electric toothbrushes ie sonicare, and I would also ask about a nightguard. (a nightguard will help prevent against fractures, you can still get them but it will put you in a lower risk category for fractures). I would also check on more frequent cleanings. there is nothing wrong with going every 4months to have a cleaning instead of 6. you most likely will have to pay out of pocket (about 100-115$) for the extra cleaning, but you should weigh that against the amount of work that you may need in the future. also, make sure you brush at least 2 times even 3times a day. make it a priority. are you flossing? most cavities happen in between teeth and regular flossing can prevent this.


if you were my sister, I would say crown the teeth that need it and definately do what you can to prevent future crowns. if the financial burden is stressing you out, dont let it. ask the DDS which teeth are a priority and do 1-2 crowns per year until all the teeth that need them are treated.





Hope this was helpful





RDH in WA
Reply:Hope your appt went well. A lot of people go through exactly the same thing everyday. Some people are just more prone to "bad" teeth" even though they brush and floss. Don't despair, I am sure the situation will turn out well. Jonim Report It

Reply:If the tooth can be saved with a root canal and crown, then go for it. An extraction plus implant would cost twice as much, or more.
Reply:The best thing to do is to save the tooth if it can be saved. You should talk with you dr and hygeinest about options to help with your decay problem. What we all know is we need to brush 2xday and floss1xday. But what you would only find out in the dental office is there are some options for you. They have a toothpaste that has higher levels of flouride to strengthen your teeth also there is a antiseptic moth wash called Chlorahexidne Gluconate Or one trade damn is Peridex. both may help with your decay problem. Also if you're not allergic to betadine then about once a month your mix equal parts of betadine and water and rinse your mouth with that and it's a very strong antiseptic. Good Luck
Reply:#4 is a pre-molar or bicuspid... NEVER an implant is better than a root canal, if your root is healthy endo, post and cap it.... and way cheaper too
Reply:There's no guarantee that an implant would be suitable in this position. the need for bone grafting or sinus lifts cannot be guessed at without Xrays. You'd have to ask the dentist for an opinion or referral.


Having said that, RCTs and crowns on premolars can be risky as there is not much tooth structure. If you're really talking about a molar, then that RCT and crown would be advisable.


Please don't blame it on the birth of your child. It has nothing to do with it. Teeth are NOT bone, and the baby does NOT take calcium from your teeth. I hear mothers say this all the time, and in front of their children. Apart from being untrue, how do you think your child might feel?


Have a serious appraisal of your dental history - How often have you been having checkups? With Xrays? Are there some dietary factors that might cause decay? has the dentist suggested a cause? Have you always seen the same dentist over the years? What about a 2nd opinion before you embark on this path? If your current teeth are going bad, is a single implant a suitable choice - what if other teeth crumble later? Just some thoughts to consider.
Reply:Your best bet is to ask the dentist if the tooth can be saved so that they can make a prep to have a crown put on it. If so then you should do that.





Your second option is an implant. The implant would included extracting the tooth (probably more painful than a root canal), having the implant put in. Then you would have to wait about 3 months for that to heal. Then you would have to go back to the dentist and have the implant crown put in. This would take a lot more time and a lot more money. Implants are usually a substitute for dentures or if you need bridge work and there are not enough teeth that can be preped for that bridge.





To save you time and money have the crown done.
Reply:I'm a dentist.





Make no mistake about it, darlin', implants are not the equivalent of natural teeth. They are the best way to replace a missing tooth, but by no means are they the equivalent of natural teeth. They have their share of problems that natural teeth don't.





It is absolutely worth it to spend the money on restoring the premolar--even if the prognosis is questionable.



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Do missing teeth really affect the jaw's shape/health? I just had one pulled (last lower molar).?

Dentist wants to put in an implant, but the only info I found relating missing teeth to jaw issues was all from cosmetic dentists' websites. Do I really need an implant? Will my upper tooth (over the hole) realign/misalign without something on the bottom?

Do missing teeth really affect the jaw's shape/health? I just had one pulled (last lower molar).?
If the tooth on the opposing arch has nothing to bite against, over time it might start to rise out of its socket ("super-eruption"). Replacing the missing tooth in that case would be a good idea.





See your dentist for an evaluation and discuss your options.





Hope this helps!
Reply:I don't push my patients to replace their last lower or upper molars. (called 12 year molars or 2nd molars). We really do most of our chewing on the 6 year or 1st molars. But, if you do not have it replaced, you do run the chance of the upper molar over erupting. Sometimes, (rare), the lower 1st molar will drift back when the 2nd molar is missing but that hardly ever happens. Discuss the options with your dentist. If what he says makes sense to you AND won't financially break you; you may decide to follow his advice. (I always caution my patients to not spend so much of their "dental" money on one problem that they end up letting the rest of their teeth suffer. Doesn't make sense to do heroics for one tooth if you sacrifice others)
Reply:teeth are not attached to bone, rather they are embedded into ligaments that are placed into the alveolar bone. so when u chew or apply any pressure onto it, its able to move slightly. what prevents teeth from moving too much, is the adjacent teeth its next to. If there is an extraction, then either teeth next to the missing tooth has the potential to "drift" out of position. The changes might not be evident immediately, but over a few years, the drifting, will cause, an incorrect bite/occlusion, and can cause a cross bite to develop. For the most part it is cosmetic, but serious problems that can manifest would be temporal mandibular joint dysfunction, due to the improper occlusion, as well as traumatic occlusion causing loose teeth.
Reply:well it depends which tooth u took it out, if it is your front tooth upper or lower it will not look good.





How ever when any one pulls a tooth out eventually


the other tooth in your mouth will move, i mean you have empty space in your gum.


now the daintiest are so cheap they will do or say anything to charge arm and leg from their patients and they tell the patients that it is the dental laboratory who charge that much.


that is a total lie, the most that they pay to dental laboratories is $50.00 or $60.00 per unit.


and then they charge patients $500.00 or $600.00 per unit.


as i said before if your tooth is in front yes u do need the implant, but if your tooth is the molars


the back tooth i do not think is that necessary.


your jaw will not move it is your gums that expands, due to empty space not a whole lot, and not in a day or two, it will take longer.


in general any crown or bridge work it will cost the dental labarotries 50.00 or 60.00 doller and u as a patient have to pay 500.00 or 600.00 per unit,


the prise for implants is tottaly diffrent, it starts from $130.00 per unit which is the prise that dental laboratories charge the dentists and of course the dentisets will charge u way more.


good luck
Reply:hi, iam a dentist........


yes, missing tooth defentiely do affevt the shape of your jaw, you may have folds on ur cheek in due course.


and ya even the alignment of upper teeth will b disturbed with the missing lower ones.


dentals implants are costly coz they are the the only artificial replacements which have roots, all other artificials replacements are placed over the gum, while implants are inserted into the gum.



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Will my bite and/or teeth get worse ?

I lost two bottom molars 10,11 years ago, 1 one each side of my mouth (1st molars). The molars that were right next to them have both tipped forward, and now i'm concerned that my mouth is going to change alot from here. There is no pain or discomfort, but my bite is off now to where I can notice. Should I really go ahead and have braces and implants put in ? Overall, my teeth are healthy and I do take good care of them.

Will my bite and/or teeth get worse ?
you can go ahead and get braces in. but i dont think you need implants.. unless you lost your adult teeth and havent had an adult tooth grown in for a spot.





so you definetely dont need implants, since youve taken well care if your teeth, but you can consider it if an area in your mouth doesnt have a permanent tooth growing out.





so sure, go for braces.
Reply:how old are you?





in any case i do strongly suggest that you do!!


i'm sure if you look closely inside your mouth , you will realize that not only your 2nd molars tipped forward to close the space, but if you look at the tooth upstairs ( in your upper ,maxilla) you will see that the 1st molar in the upper has grown too, meaning it has shifted downward! ( this is the normal thing, when you loose a tooth, the neibor tooth in the same arch , changes its postion to come and cover the space and the one on top grow downward to fill up the space as well!!1





please do consider trying to opening that space again ( a good prosthodontist will be able to assist you the best)


and yes i suggest implant instead of bridge , since in order to get the bridge two healthy teeth have to be shaved and loose healthy enamel in order to place the pontic there in the missing space....





also, the longer you wait , the more bone you loose in that area! and your gum will follow that bone!



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Dental Implants - What does it mean when the Periodontist says that the site looks solid?

I had dental implants and bone grafting done on teeth 7/8 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Both teeth were pulled at the same time. On March 14, I had them checked, no X-rays done by the Periodontist who did the work. He said it looked solid. What does that mean? How can they know if the implants are going ok just by looking at the site? Also, he said I could schedule my impressions for two weeks from now. Is that too soon for front teeth? I feel as if they are still healing. Will my restorative dentist know if it's too soon for impressions? How long does the front teeth normally take and what about upper back teeth? I also just had a cleaning done on Tuesday and the dental hygeniest cleaned my implants too. I didn't feel pain or discomfort when she did. If these go well, I may want to replace a few in the back too someday. What are the risks on the back top teeth as opposed to the the front top teeth? How soon for back teeth to heal if fronts only needed two months?


THANKS.

Dental Implants - What does it mean when the Periodontist says that the site looks solid?
IT MEANS THERE IS ENOUGH BONE TO PUT AN IMPLANT IN PLACE, THIS IS GOOD NEWS.
Reply:When your periodontist said they looked solid, he meant just the appearance. A radiograph (X-Ray) would have provided more information, but at this point he may be just be looking at whether the bone graft stayed in place or disintegrated. If it had disintegrated, the site would have appeared hollow and then he would definitely have wanted to X-ray the area.


Bone quality in the front teeth area is better than in the back teeth area. Actually bone quality of the posterior maxilla (back teeth area in the upper jaw) is worst of all areas one can get implants in. My guess would be a couple months longer than this time, but it would also depend on the kind of graft and how quickly the graft helps fill in bone.


The sinuses are located above the back teeth and sometimes the sinus membrane can get damaged during a bone grafting procedure, but your periodontist should be a ble to fix it pretty easily and also, such a thing happening is not very common.
Reply:Congrats on your new implants!





Only your periodontist knows for sure what he meant. What he likely meant is that the implants "felt" solid: they didn't move in the bone. This is a huge indicator. If, after 2 months,


the implants are stable, studies show us that restoring implants in the upper front jaw is safe. This is how he "knows." Often the hygienist or periodontist takes films as well.





You "feel" like it's still healing? The implants will continue to be integrated into the bone, but they are unlikely to get "more solid" at this point.





Your restorative dentist might or might not know by looking that the implants are stable. That's why she's working with the person who placed them.





Discuss your interest in additional implants with your restorative dentist, who will likely refer you back to the periodontist for additional evaluation. The bone in the upper back jaw is softer than the front (and on the bottom), so the issues are a little different.





Good luck!
Reply:after extraction, you wanna wait 6 months for the upper, esp for the 'esthetic zone' (front teeth). this makes for better healing and more bone fill in the that area. if you do it too early, your bone is still changing (as you hinted) and could change the restoration look along with it.


i'm sure 'solid' means enough bone to place the implant in that area. solid i don't think is a technical term.


if the perio guy took films or a CT prior. he probably is comparing the bone now to then. he prob should take some more films to be sure. i'd rec'd it. although in that area it's fairly predictable how the bone is shape (unlike the lower back areas; you can get some irregular bone in those areas)


yes impression can be done... but at which step... if it's for the final impression, i'd ask a couple more quiestions... if it's for the inital impression to make another 'customized' tray, it's probably cool.


restorative dentist shoudl know if it's too soon. no doubt. the perio should know too though.


uppers in general take 6 months; but you can take impressions as early as 1 -2 months. reason you want a little longer in the front is for esthetics. so it'll vary, case by case.


cleaning the implants is fine. but NEVER metal on metal. gold and plastics instruments should've been used.


implants are very predictable today. in the posterior upper, you want to be aware of your sinuses... it could come close to where the implant ends.


remember the numbers are all textbook and can change from case to case.



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How bad do implants hurt?

I have very bad teeth and will have to have implants if I want to have teeth in certain places again. I was wondering how bad they hurt. I am not as sensitive as everyone else seems to be when it comes to tooth pain because I have had so much work done and so many open parts in my teeth. Also, are there any alternatives to implants, dentures or partials?

How bad do implants hurt?
They don't hurt, but it is a procedure that takes a series of appointments over a few months. They have to imbed the screw that will hold the tooth and let that heal. Then they have to make the tooth to match your others. The last step is attaching the completed tooth to the screw. Implants are incredibly expensive.
Reply:Most dental procedures are pain free %26amp; implants are an one time investment %26amp; a permanent solution to bad teeth.



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How much do new teeth cost to be implanted?

Not sure what your dentist will tell you, but my dentist said about 1,200$ per tooth.

How much do new teeth cost to be implanted?
My mom is a dental hygenist and she told me a couple thousand for each tooth.
Reply:Between the oral surgeon's fees and our fees, the cost is usually around $2800 per tooth...probably also dependent somewhat on where you live. (We're talking about a titanium implant with a single crown attached?...)
Reply:in my area,about $2600, this is for the abutment and the crown



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How long does dental implants take?

im only 21 years young, yet i have bad gum problems. i need dental implants on two of my lower front tooth and one on the upper back. as a young social teenager, i would be horrified to be walking around with missing teeth. so does anyone know how long it will take from the time the decaying tooth is pulled out to the time of a new artificial tooth? ive heard about 1 day implants. is that possible for everyone? are there artificial dentures that can be worn over the spot of the missing tooth until the gums have healed?

How long does dental implants take?
There is a newer type of implant that has immediate placement of the crown and I have heard good things, sounds like the failure rate is about the same as traditional implants. It is not commonplace yet though, so you may have to check around and see who is doing it in your area and how many they have done, and whether this is an option for you. They are newer and I am not that knowledgeable about what criteria you need to be a candidate.


The traditional implant takes about 6 months before you will get the permanent crown. But as stated above, you can have a temporary flipper or temp partial made that is removable and will fill in the spaces until the implants are ready for the crowns.


It is great that you are going fo the implants, they are truly the best option!
Reply:months..
Reply:The first thing you need to do is find a good periodontist. Along with you regular dentist, they can work out a plan for you. First, they should take an impression for what is called a "flipper" that is temporary teeth that you can have in there while you are waiting for the implants. Then they will pull the teeth, wait for that to heal, then you will see the perio person and they will screw in the implant. That takes a few months to heal, then when the implants heal, you will have crowns put on them. You will never know you had it done. Dont sweat it, modern dentistry is awesome! Good luck sweetie.
Reply:make sure you have enough bone ..make sure you have a good oral surgeon...my implant was put too far and broke my jaw...dec 2004, i have had 5 surgerys one more to go...will be done dec 2006, i bit down first time on right implant...and felt it crack last week , think he put it too far too...this is a nightmare...get good doctor...i still have to get a right implant..in sept..this is not fun..if they are done right they are very good..
Reply:Early loading of implants has its uses AND limitiations. Critical to communicate with your implant and the prosthetic team members. The doctor placing the implant may be anything from a General Practitioner to an Oral %26amp; Maxillofacial Surgeon... including Periodontists, Endodontists and Orthodontists (for anchorage)... the placement of implants requires continuing education and are, for he most part, straight forward in their placement (technically). From a functional and cosmetic/hygienic approach it is imperative that the implant team communicate and plan properly. There are many ways to skin the cat... many way to replace teeth... check on your provider,.. ask around and go with your gut... promises are usually not a good sign... replacement of single or a few anterior teeth is VERY difficult and often requires small surgeries or grafts to accomodate the loss of soft tissues after trauma or extractions, deoending on how the tooth/teeth was/were lost... get informed... that is the name of the game... Best of Luck!




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Missing teeth and braces question?

My son is 13, and just had the ortho workup for braces and doesn't physically have the 2 teeth next to his upper 2 front teeth.





The ortho dr wants to take his other teeth and pull them closer and pull 2 permanent bottom teeth since he is overcrowded.





So we have the dental workup today and he is uneasy of pulling the 2 permanent and wants us to have a 2nd opinion which is fine and we will, but wants to do implants instead of moving those teeth over.





So has any parents experienced this during dental workups? What did you chose and do?





Thanks!!

Missing teeth and braces question?
well if you do implants it would be a lot of money


just do wat the doctor said to do
Reply:My son had a similar situation. Our dentist, ortho and 2nd opinion did not think implants were a good idea because of the risk of rejection as well as other issues. have the 2nd opinion but I wouldn't hesitate having the perm teeth extracted.
Reply:that happened to me.





my teeth moved but there was too much of a space (they pulled a lot of my teeth) so i have one implant. i always get complimented on my smile... literally every day,


but i'm not sure the pain of all that dentistry was worth it. :)





i'm sure i'm happier with my teeth and the past pain than i would be with an overcrowded smile.
Reply:hey i'm 15 and have the same problem. my mom chose to do implants instead. i would look for a second opion because my detentist said that moving teeth over would not work because there would still be space missing some where in my mouth so i didnt really have an option. hope that helps a little.



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Braces/implants/bridges?

i went to the doctors because my previous doctor pulled out the tooth that is aside from my front tooth(the one next to the pair of front teeth). after that, my gum started swelling. it was about a month and a half after i took it out. now, i dont trust my dentist anymore. what do you think happened?





also, i tried a new dentist to get ome braces and consultation. he told me that i needed to get implants which cost about $2000. does this sound about right? also, he said that i need to get braces to align my tooth first, and then get the implant.





please help.. i hope that i can trust this new dentist of mine.

Braces/implants/bridges?
I think it sounds about right to me. When my brother had to take his tooth out from his gums (it was stuck or something) he had to get braces first. They'll probably just prep the tooth by spacing your teeth apart, and then pull them back together with your implant. And besides, why not want perfect teeth? I got my braces off a month ago and my teeth are stunnign!
Reply:$2000 sounds about right
Reply:$2000 includes what, exactly?





Implants are usually composed of phases: the initial placement of the titanium receptacle in the bone tissue, an attachment piece, and a finishing crown to replace the tooth.





If the total is $2000, you've got a bargain. Check your local dental society or board of health. They should have records if your doctor has had complaints or negative judgments.





Contrary to what many people think, most dentists are NOT out to rip you off or steal your money. They make a fine living off doing legit dental work and the consequences of charging for unnecessary dental work isn't worth it.





If you really want to know about the "new" dentist, ask if you can talk to a patient who got one of his implants. He should be able to put you in contact with one or more satisfied people.



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If I pull out a molar and does not put in an implant, can it have bad effects on the surrounding teeth/gum?

I'm trying to decide whether to go through with a complete root canal or just pull the the molar out. And if i do pull it out, i plan on not having an implant unless it will impact negatively on my surrounding teeth/gum otherwise.





Does anyone know? like maybe the gum will loosen up on surrounding teeth or the teeth may shift from their original position into the gap

If I pull out a molar and does not put in an implant, can it have bad effects on the surrounding teeth/gum?
Hi Wendy,


If you do choose to go with the extraction, you must consider some sort of tooth replacement. If you were to not replace the space, you are correct that the surrounding teeth with shift. They will try and compensate for the open space. The opposing tooth, and surrounding tooth will be the ones to move first. Other teeth may shift accordingly. I have seen some people with very little movement, and others with massive movement. In some cases people have actually lost the opposing tooth, because it over grew from the socket, and lost very important bone support. I would recommend if you can save your tooth, save it. Root canals are not bad. Implants are not bad. But not replacing the space WOULD be a bad idea.
Reply:when you have a molar pulled closer to the front then the ones further back will move forward
Reply:If you have a root canal treatment done then you will also need the tooth rebuild and have a crown put on it or it will break down within the next year or two. All of this together will cost you about as much as an implant with crown (depending on insurance). The healthier route is the implant because a root canal treated tooth always carries left over bacteria into your bloodstream. If you have your tooth pulled and leave it like that the tooth behind it does not move into it's spot but much rather tips over in the next few years and will cause you additional problems. Also the tooth above (or below) can grow into that spot and then you will loose that tooth, too. If the molar is the very last tooth it may be okay not to do an implant.



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Dental implants for upper jaw?

can you get implants for your upper jaw/teeth? I just got new upper dentures, and hate them. I look like a chipmunk on crack. How expensive are they I heard at least $2000 per tooth

Dental implants for upper jaw?
You require just about six ball type implants to support removal full dentures in the upper jaw (and normaly four implants in the lower jaw if dentures needed there also). This much expense should be enough reason for you to look for options overseas. Try making internet search for best deal denture treatment and holidays in thailand or turkey or india or dubai. Good luck



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Have you ever seen anybody wearing a "grill" over their teeth?

I've seen them on display at the mall, but until yesterday, I had never seen anyone wearing one.


This customer came into my office yesterday, and he had this big silver grill on his teeth. I had a hard time looking him in the eye and focusing on what he was saying because I was fascinated by that chunk of metal in his mouth.





Is that just something you slip over your own teeth, or is it implanted in there?

Have you ever seen anybody wearing a "grill" over their teeth?
My 18-year-old son got one, for when he is performing with his band. They fit over the teeth.
Reply:no, what a joke
Reply:I used to serve with a guy that had one, of course he only wore it off duty and off station.
Reply:a mold of your teeth are made so that a removable gold, silver or platinum grill can fit over them exactly how your teeth fit in your mouth. some people have real gold permanent teeth put in by a dentist but you have to get your real teeth filed down first for those.
Reply:people all over Houston wear them...personally I think they're trashy.
Reply:Its something like a sock, you put it on and take it off...you can go without or with it.





Ive never seen anyone with one on in real life...but my friend who is a teacher in a low income area, knows a kid who has a grill, but lives in a car with his family!! I dont get it....she said it was a status thing.
Reply:I saw it once, and I thought it was the ugliest thing I had ever set eyes on. :s who would want that in their mouth. The guy couldn't stop licking them. It was kind of making me sick... :)
Reply:they fit over your teeth and yesss ive seen many people with them! i think they look cool..not hot..hot is straight white teeth
Reply:Nope just a few times at the mall that is all



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Do I really need a titanium tooth implant? If you lose you back lower tooth, will the rest fall out?

I had my 31 tooth pulled last month and my dentist is pushing me to get a titanium screwed in implant. It is the last tooth on lower jaw. The one on the other side needs to be pulled as well. The implants are expensive. The base is running me about 1200 and the crown will be about the same (my insurance will cover the crown but it maxes out at a 1000).





I am wondering if I even need it. I am eating just fine without it. I have been reading that a full lower teeth replacement only includes 24 teeth which is what I would have left after the two bottom are pulled.





He showed me this video he has where it shows the remaining teeth you have falling out like dominos if you don't get this. Does this really happen or is this a rare case?





I am seeing the specialist for a consult today, but I am sure he will say the same thing. Sometimes, I think some dentist are more salesman that dentist (atleast that is how I feel about mine).

Do I really need a titanium tooth implant? If you lose you back lower tooth, will the rest fall out?
I think your right about the salesmen thing. It's all about how much money they can make. People are just getting plain crazy when it comes to teeth today. They have to be bright white and perfectly straight! That does not look natural! Look at the older moveis when I grew up with like Jodie Foster in them as a teen, she had crooked teeth! And she was a star! I honestly cannot see paying so much for ONE tooth! I mean, here's a good question to ask your dentist, for that price, can he guarentee that that tooth will be in your head should you grow old and die? Just think, if you had to spend that much on each tooth, you could have a new car or alot of a house paid for! I don't know, I just can't see paying those prices for teeth. If you just get them pulled alittle at at time, you could eventually get false teeth and be done with dentists forever! That is why they want to do all the work! Cause they want you coming back over and over again. If you get false teeth, your done and they know it! I only know one person who is old and has their own teeth. All other old people I know have false. I had a tooth pulled 2 years ago and its the one next to the back one. So I have a gap in the back. The teeth on either side have not moved yet. They are still in the same place. Plus my wisdom were pulled when they first came in and the other teeth never moved. The way I look at it, if you can talk, chew food and do not look totally deformed with your teeth, your fine! My kids have "slightly" crooked teeth and want braces. I won't get them. They can talk, chew food and look perfectly fine with the ever so slightly crooked teeth. Well, I know I can get riled up over this topic. But that's my opinion. Hope I gave you something to think about. Good luck on what you decide and remember to ask your dentist if it will last for life. I have and they won't answer.
Reply:If you do not replace the missing tooth with something, the surrounding teeth will move to take up the available space. Now the teeth are out of alignment
Reply:i can assure you that there is no need to sell dentistry. if you don't buy, there is a line out the door 10 people long that all WANT to get something done. your dentist is only doing what any ethical dentist would do and that's present ideal treatment. i did an implant on my grandmother and my mother in law if that tells you anything. you can bet that those 2 ladies are pretty important to me and i would only do what was best for them. it's actually considered malpractice to present less than ideal treatment.





i have to say though that you are right about getting along ok without a second molar. yes, over a period of years you will end up losing the upper second molar if you don't replace the missing one but if you don't miss it then neither would I.





one thing is for sure though...if i lose a tooth, i'm only replacing it with an implant.



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How to get more teeth than a horse?

Silicone boobs, collagen lips. How do actresses get such big mouths (Julia Roberts) They definitely have more teeth than quota. Are they implants; is much bone reconstruction necessary. Are they inflatable devices?


What pressure would Angelina's lips be pumped to ? Metric wise, a small car tyres are pumped to 2 bar. Would that be enough.

How to get more teeth than a horse?
go to cosmetic dentist
Reply:you can't include Julia Roberts in that category of


collagen ot Botox whatever or tooth implants.


She had already that devastating smile in her first film


when she was eighteen



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Have any of you had to have dental implants? i mioght be getting them and IM 15 :S?

i might choose to get them, im 15 and i wear dentures (false teeth) so i might get implants.


hove you have any?


would you recomend them rather than dentures?


and for a 15 year old girl?


thank you?

Have any of you had to have dental implants? i mioght be getting them and IM 15 :S?
Many people have extremely high success with implants, and the younger you are, the healthier your bone usually is, so they will probably have a better success rate. Remember, implants are basically a fancy screw that is placed into a hole in your bone so that a tooth can go on them. The body amazingly forms bone around the implant and sort of "adopts" it as a body part. You sometimes even form nerves around the metal so that you can feel pressure when you bite down on the implant!





You say you wear dentures, so do you have no teeth at all? Or are you wearing a partial denture to replace a few teeth that you have missing? Implants tend to do better if you have one for each tooth that is missing, though if you need your whole mouth replaced, they may just place 2-4 on each arch (top or bottom.)





But yes, if the dentist and surgeon think you're a good candidate, I'd go for them. It's SO much easier than a denture that comes in and out and is stronger than something like a bridge that is cemented in.
Reply:As some one who has created thousands of dentures and many many Implant prosthesis, I would not in good faith recommend you get Implants. Two issues you must first consider, (1) There is no current test that tells the doctor that your gum bone will accept the implant, it may reject it, and if it does, the implant has to be removed and you lose additional gum bone in the healing process. (2) Implants are currently successful about 86% of the time.....NOW, dentures over implant post can be very good or pose appearnce problems and they can not always be as thin in plavces where they need to be.





Also, few "Over Dentures", thats what a denture is called that fits over implants, fits really close to the gum tissues, and that in turn can trap food under the denture as you eat. I can't tell you the number of people who came to me wanting something done to prevent that from happening. While I created Over dentures for Dentist for their patients, I would not for my own patients. I created custom created dentures for over 40 years and I never saw an "Over denture" that looked, fit or functioned as well as a properly created regular denture. If you properly take care of your overall health and you service your denture on a regular basis and replace it when needed, you should have great satisfaction for many many years. Good luck and I wish you well.



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Is "posterior tooth replacement" the same as implants? PTR is where they put pins in holes bored in your jaw!

Sadly I now have to contemplate "Posterior Tooth Replacement" for 4 teeth in a row in my upper side jaw (with more to follow as time takes its toll) at an estimated cost of £2,000 here in the U.K. Has anyone experience of this bone drilling %26amp; pin fitting procedure (from a patients,NOT the dentists point of view? Sounds horrendous but just how bad is it? Furthermore what about the living with the bridge piece afterwards? e.g:- Does it stay in place, does it irritate when particles get below it,(as they surely must),can it be removed O.K. for cleaning at night, etc, etc?


My only alternative is an upper denture but these have to have a plate across the palate and of course gravity wants to make it fall out - an unpalatable thought (pun very much intended!).


Serious answers only please! (some of the flippant answers on Yahoo Questions can be mildly funny but the majority are a waste


of space and time but I suppose can't be filtered out so we're stuck with them unfortunately for all

Is "posterior tooth replacement" the same as implants? PTR is where they put pins in holes bored in your jaw!
Two separate questions here -- implants versus PTR, and bridge versus partial.





You know about the partial. It attaches to adajcent teeth by wire clips, and rests on the gum. It moves, stuff does get under it, and it can drop from the upper.





A bridge is attached by anchors to crowns placed on abutting teeth. The bridge does not rest on the gum, does not move and does not really have much problem with trapped food particles.





An implant is a metal screwpost (usually silver) surgically implanted in the jaw (lower) or bony ridge (upper).





A crown is permanently attached to the impant, and a bridge may be permanently attached to it.





You can easily see why the implant + bridge is much preferred over partials which are at best functional and at worst a real drag of slipping, pinching, dropping, and it really is hard to fit well, usually requiring additional castings (relines) to better fit the profile of the gums and palate (for uppers). Even then, at its best fit, food will still get between the partial and the gums and/or palate.





I'm not familiar with PTR. I do know pins are routinely inserted into existing tooth bases (not bone) when a substantial part of the tooth has been lost. Pins can be employed in vital teeth or in teeth which have undergone root canals.





Perhaps PTR is a remedy for back jaw areas where implants cannot be placed. I know from personal experience that there is a limit on how far back on the jaw an implant may be emplaced.





Hope this helps. If you can afford it, go with the implants and bridges. I'm saving money for mine, and all I can tell you about my partial is they have long ago become permanent fixtures in my medicine chest shelf!!! I hated them.
Reply:They are 2 different things. Implants are meant to stay in your mouth as a permanent solution to the problem. The ptr solution is ok, but they can be removed a lot more easily becasue they are opnly held in with tiny little metal pins.
Reply:Sadly the bilge you are getting is, factually, all wrong but you did say you wanted a PATIENTS' point of view.


I can't understand it when you have access to FREE dental advice from private dentists worldwide you specifically state you want a layman's opinion from a bloke next-door????


Anyway best of luck and I'm sure you know which are the serious answers here!!!



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Girls would you date a guy with dental implants or dentures?

I guess i'm paranoid b/c people keep saying that I won't lose my teeth as long as I take care of them. If a guy did lose any teeth though, but got dental implants or dentures or something would you still go out with him?

Girls would you date a guy with dental implants or dentures?
the dental implants doesnt sound so horrible, but the dentures doesnt paint a stimulating picture in my head or nether regions. lol
Reply:I would
Reply:Sure, you can usually not tell the difference.
Reply:hell no!
Reply:Yeah I think so, these days you can't even tell if anyone has dental implants or dentures.
Reply:If he lost his teeth from an accident, like a car wreck, I would,


but if he lost them from gum disease because he didn't take


good care of them, and had poor oral hygiene, that's just gross.





By the way, I met my husband in the dental office where I worked


on him, and I thought, "He has nice teeth, I'd go out with him."


He asked me out that day and we went out the next night!



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What is the cost to do dental implant to replace all teeth completely?

I've very bad loose gum and recently teeth falling off 1 by 1. Now, I left with only 9 shaky teeth and affecting my diet badly. Urgently need to replace all but hear the damage is very high. Can the cost be payable via CPF?

What is the cost to do dental implant to replace all teeth completely?
Sounds like you have advanced periodontal disease, affecting your gums and bone structure and suporting structure of the teeth, causing them to loosen up and fall out.





I would not go down the line of implants if this is the case as i doubt you have alot of bone support left - without a good bone level then it would be virtually impossible to screw in the bolts that hold the implants. Would you want to pay a small fortune for a nice smile for them to just fall out and be unsucessful?





If i were you (sorry to say this) but i would say dentures (false teeth) are probably your best bet given your situation.
Reply:FOR A REALLY NICE JOB LIKE THE MOVIE STARS THE PRICE OF A SMALL HOUSE
Reply:The fees of course vary from doctor to doctor, but you can reasonably expect to pay between $1200 and $2500 per tooth, and for complete rehabilitation, you might pay about $80K, the price of a nice luxury car. CPF probably will not pay for that since it is still considered elective procedure and not medically necessary. You could probably get regular dentures instead, which will give you just a few more diet choices.



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How many of your teeth have been pulled...?

in your life?


I have had three pulled and got implants plus four wisdom teeth

How many of your teeth have been pulled...?
Two teeth pulled


One cauade filled


And three caps. =( Aow.
Reply:I havent had any pulled
Reply:i never had my teeth pulled, no cavities or anything but still i hardly ever brush and eat butterscotch handy all day
Reply:4... Just my wisdom teeth.
Reply:Just 4 of them.....to make room in my mouth so I could get my braces, when I was a kid.


Oh, I forgot.....I had all four wisdom teeth pulled also. So my final answer is 8.
Reply:Two.
Reply:4 wisdom teeth all gone!
Reply:10 total. 6 for braces, 4 for widsom teeth.
Reply:none
Reply:Just 4 wisdom teeth.*
Reply:2
Reply:Two canines for braces. Your avatar looks a lot like mine.
Reply:i've never had any teeth pulled but i got a silver cap on one and it hurt like hell.
Reply:All my baby teeth... the dentist has pulled a couple others for me!!!
Reply:none
Reply:I had two pulled when I was seven, they were baby teeth, before I got them pulled I ran out of the dentist chair twice, my mom was so embarrassed
Reply:Only my wisdom teeth. That's why I am stupid.



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I've lost several teeth about two years ago.. too late for implant?

Sorry to ask so many questions..





I need to know how long I can wait before the bone that held my teeth completely go away not allowing me for an implant in the future? I really dont want a bone graft .

I've lost several teeth about two years ago.. too late for implant?
Hi Janice


No it's not too late.


missing teeth – with no teeth in the bone the tissue is not stimulated and there fore bone absorption accrues over time.


That's why you might need an additional process called Bone graft that will be preformed during the dental implant surgery.





http://www.dental-implants-guide.com/den...





look at this website - it has lot's of info about dental implants





good luck
Reply:Four issues for you to deal with. (1)..Shallow bone does not provide adequate depth for successful implants..(2)..There is no current test that guarantees your bone will accept an Implant and (3)..Implants currently enjoy an 80% plus success ratio and ..(4)..If an implant fails and has to be extracted you will have additional bone loss where the implant was. If you now have missing teeth your best plan would be to replace them with Partial Dentuers thereby protecting your existing teeth, your bite relationship and even the bone. And of course provide the ability to eat a more balanced diet..God luck and I wish you well.



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Which would you choose, dentures or implants?

Just give your input. You have really bad dental pain, and your dentist tells you that gum disease is inherited in your family, and it's very progressive. You'll need all your teeth removed within a few years. You have 3 options:





A. Have your tribal clinic pull all of your teeth, give you a voucher for dentures, and you won't have to pay anything. The downside is that you will have to go 2 months without teeth in your mouth to allow healing for a proper fit and to make sure there is no infection.





B. Have the clinic pull your teeth, but pay someone else to make your dentures so you can wear them the next day. No one will know you have dentures this way, but you risk infection and improper fit later on from your gums shrinking and not having the chance to heal, and it will cost about $1000 for a nice set.





C. Have your teeth pulled, but opt for implants, which will run $1000 a tooth, and you have to have all of them pulled. You'll be paying $150/month for 18 years.

Which would you choose, dentures or implants?
i will take the implants ok it,s only cash ok at least you will have good teeth
Reply:I would have implants done..dentures would be a bother to clean and you have to watch what you eat so they don't come out while you are eating. Then to clean them everyday...yuck.
Reply:Is there a guarantee you are a candidate for implants?


Why can't you get immediates after extractions then when the gums are healed opt for the permanents?. Implants require care and could be prone to infection.


Sorry I would opt for # B


Many, many people are getting immediates then the permanent...


Immediates are suppose to help the healing process as they act as a band aid and help to keep swelling down.


Although immediates take more time for realigns waiting for the gums to shrink.... after the healing the perms are a much better fit. How can implants be considered natural teeth when they are attached to metal in the jaw?


My husband has been wearing full dentures for years and never has a problem eating. Doesn't even had to go for realigns, that is how good they fit. He has them over 44 years (same top denture) only had a bottom denture replaced because it broke.Compare that to future dental work for the years to come.


This man eats nuts, bites into apples and they never come out.


He can chew nails. If the dentures do not fit tight, you will know by the looseness.
Reply:if these teeth are your anterior teeth, or front teeth, I would choose implants of or the dentures if they are more affordable to you. If it were me I would go with implants, just because I think they are easier to deal with. With dentures you need to go back once a year or so and have them reconditioned and make sure they still fit properly which is more money. I think implants require less thought. If you think that you can live without those teeth for awhile though then def wait for the voucher. I would ask about immediate dentures though. Immediate dentures are placed immediatley after extraction of anterior teeth and worn until the gums have proplerly healed and permanent dentures are then placed.
Reply:option b
Reply:imo


go with b


implants are really expensive and alot of insurance companies won't pay for them because they are considered cosmetic if you can wear regular dentures..


if you have a gum disease you may not even be a candidate for implants


i would def. want them in immediately!
Reply:I think your Dentist is trying to pay off his home, car, and ex wife. First off no Dentist can predict when your teeth will fall out, and any good Dentist will try as hard as they can to keep your real teeth in your head for as long as possible, If you have periodontal disease you can help to slow down the progression by having your teeth cleaned every three months, floss properly, brush after every meal and take good care of yourself. If you smoke; well then you need to quit. Smoking speeds up the bone degeneration process 10 fold. I wouldn't choose any of the three. I would find a new Dentist and also employ the help of a periodontist as well.
Reply:I'd go for the dentures. Bad teeth and gums run in my family too and we didn't have dental coverage when I was growing up. I was having a reoccurring problem with my top front teeth and I was going to have to have 5 of them pulled out. I already had quite a few back teeth out and my other teeth needed quite a bit of work. If I lost my top front teeth I wouldn't have many left that were worth keeping so I decided to just have them all pulled out. I didn't get new teeth til 8 months later because of money and my mom said it was best to wait til I was healed and my gums some so my teeth would fit better for longer. I was almost 15, which is young to have full dentures, but I never been sorry I decided to go that route. i'm no dental expert, but from what I heard and read, if you have gum disease you may not be a good candidate for implants, and they cost a lot more than dentures. So if you have to pay for all or part of whatever you get done that's something to consider too. I hope everything turns out ok whatever you decide.
Reply:Get the implants, I've spent almost two years in a dentist chair getting crowns and become great friends with my dentist so I know alot about teeth and jaws.


The dentures will RUIN your jaw! In 20 years you will have no jaw left with dentures.


The implants are the best way to go, you maybe able to get a discount on your implants if you talk to your dentist personally and tell him/her your financial situtation and even if you can't it's money well spent.
Reply:You should get a 2nd opinion with a new Dentist and a Periodontist. Also, you might want to recheck that price on the implants. I am a Dentist and I charge ~$2000 per tooth. That doesn't include the charge for the Periodontist placing the implants for me. He has his own fee.
Reply:Dental and Denture Implants surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.





Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.


They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.





http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com


Hope this helps.



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How do people get new (or new-looking) teeth?

I was watching some makeover show about 3 women - they called them gobble girls or whatever - and all of them had pretty bad teeth. One in particular had them totally unstraight. And then dentists gave her new teeth that looked very good but were definitely not just her her teeth bleached and straightened. Or I just finished watching this movie Sicko, and in one scene one who was constantly grinding his teeth "got new teeth" in a Cuban hospital. Do they implant some porcelain teeth? Would appreciate any info.

How do people get new (or new-looking) teeth?
Veneers are thin strips of Porcelain that are cemented to the tooth underneath. They are great for closing small gaps and disguising other imperfections. A small amount of natural tooth is removed to accommodate the Veneer.





Porcelain Crowns are basically a jacket that fits over your existing tooth. They are used to correct more severe imperfections and can also correct alignment to a certain extent. This procedure means having quite a lot of your natural tooth shaved down to fit the jacket.
Reply:ya Porcelain Viners . Some times they will remove teeth and use implants , all depends how extencive your mouth is .
Reply:yep, miley cyrus got them.


her teeth aren't gross now, i don't hate her..but her teeth were gross..
Reply:They are called veneers or lumineers. They are materials added over the teeth that makes them look perfect and even.



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Whitening teeth products?

Ok you see i am missing 1 of my front teeth and it will never grow back. I have a retainer rite now before a get implants with a fake tooth on it. I want to use a whitening toothpaste but wat will whiteen my fake tooth on my retainer? Thanks so much!♥

Whitening teeth products?
the fake tooth was made to match your others. nothing will whiten it. sorry.
Reply:Strawberry contains an natural tooth whitener. More info at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html



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Vampire Fang Implants! wow??

I want to get caps or implants on my canine teeth. Funny thing is I am in college for dentistry.





*Say you went to a dentist and she had fang caps in her mouth, would you consider changing your dentist? Why or why not?


*If you saw an attractive (and very intelligent)girl and liked her, would her having fangs change your opinion?

Vampire Fang Implants! wow??
i think it would be sooooo cool to have vampire fangs!!
Reply:Well, they might.





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Will having 2 false teeth affect oral sex?

I guess this is going to receive a lot of crazy answers but it is a serious question. I had a false tooth fitted next to a kind of crown which was fitted into gums with a post. This has fallen out and I am told the only option is to have false tooth on plate fitted. Oral sex features highly in my sex life and I am worried recipient will know or that worse still tooth will fall out whilst sucking husbands love lolly (not sure how to put it without being too rude). We have met other friends on the swinging scene and I am concerned this going to curtail out fun. Heard of having teeth screwed in and wonder if anyone could give approx price for two teeth in UK. Of course I know this will vary from place to place. I do not mean offence by this question but am too embarrassed to voice these concerns to my dentist in person. If not too expensive may try implants. By the way teeth affected are those immediately adjacent to left of two middle top teeth

Will having 2 false teeth affect oral sex?
I'm sorry, I shouldn't laugh...but you mentioned having teeth screwed in, and your wondering if you can have them "screwed" out. That's funny. Let me try to be helpful here though. Sounds like you have had some bridgework. If it is good, no it shouldn't fall out during oral sex. Impants are pricey! But well worth the investment! They last forever, and you could eventually spend even more replacing, repairing, resizing traditional false teeth. If you can afford it, just go and get the implants. My friend had her whole mouth done in Mexico for $1200. The cost of a trip to mexico, and only 2 teeth would be about half of what it costs to have the teeth done in the UK. I would research the Dentist first though, Mexican dentistry can be scary. But most now cater to Americans, and have use American techniques.
Reply:As long you have lips and a tongue, its ok.
Reply:You're not supposed to use your teeth anyway...? Ouch!
Reply:You had me caring until I read about the swinging. Just go toothless...you'll probably give it better.
Reply:Slurp slurp ...
Reply:no - I've only got 4 teeth and my partner doesn't complain
Reply:Depends whether your male or female and whether your doing it to a male or female (if you see what I mean).
Reply:.....shouldn't do, just lay back and enjoy as normal.
Reply:if its on a plate why not use dental fixative cream as well, to make sure you get a good grip on things
Reply:The Lucky partner you have will not know any difference. Could be more exciting. I would not complain.
Reply:Don't use your teeth which are only for biting or chewing. If you need to bite during the sex acts do it very very gently. I suggest that you use your lips for sucking and tongue for licking during the action. Exercise your tongue so that it will be stiff during the "licking" process.


If you opt for the implants your dentist can always quote you the right price.


I do not have any problems with my upper and lower dentures no matter how intense the situations are.
Reply:don't know about the oral sex part but if you decide on the screw in teeth option you must decide before the bone in your gum recedes. If there is insufficient bone to screw into you would have to have a grafting of bone normally taken from a larger bone in your body, usually your hip. I was too late and didn't fancy the bone graft. I was quoted about £500 pounds for the service but that was several years back.


I will say that it has never affected my ability to orally service a woman but I guess that's a little different.
Reply:just make sure your dental fixative is dry before you start or you might end up as a hospital urban myth


the taxi trip to the outpatients should be a hoot though
Reply:shouldnt imagine it would coz ur not supposed to use the teeth anyway
Reply:i guess u r wearing a crown.it can withstand your love pressure.dont think of it while u r in action



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Are Dental Implants recomended???

Is it reccomended for a person that needs Dental Implants on theyre upper teeth (all of them) to get them? What are the positive and negative effects of getting them?





And Is there any other alternative better than to have implants for this person?

Are Dental Implants recomended???
No one can tell you what's best for your case without seeing you and studying your records.





However, tooth replacement with an implant is *usually* a better alternative than a fixed bridge or removable partial denture. The implant becomes integrated into your bone and helps prevent bone loss due to atrophe.





Negatives of implants may include: healing time, expense, possible failure if not done correctly. You can't do much to control the first two, but deffinitely see an expert to reduce likelyhood of failure.





Most dentists agree that implants are the optimum treatment for replacing a missing tooth.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.





Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.


They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.





http://www.indianhealthguru.com





Hope this helps.



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