Can you tell me which dental insurance company will cover dental implants? Amber A. – Little Rock, AR Amber, You are not going to be able to find a dental insurance that covers dental implants. These are an expensive procedure and insurance companies need to make money. Sometimes you can get dental insurance through an […]
Replacing a baby canine
I have a baby canine that is undergoing a lot of decay and needs to be extracted. Unfortunately, the adult canine never came in, so there is no way to move it into the right spot. Should I get a dental bridge to replace it or a mini-implant? Daniel C.- Indiana Daniel, This is a […]
Getting all your teeth out
If you’re getting all your teeth out, do you need to be put to sleep? Jennifer R.- Maumelle, AR Jennifer, You can get IV sedation if you do not want to be alert for the procedure. You want to look for someone who practices sedation dentistry if that is the case, because not all dentists […]
Missing tooth
I recently had an accident that knocked my tooth out all the way to the root. All my other teeth seem to be fine, should I get a dental implant or a dental bridge? Kevin C. – Baltimore, MD Kevin, If all your other teeth are fine, I would lean toward a dental implant. It […]
Delayed crowns
I have three dental implants that were placed about a year ago. They are uncrowned. Is it too late to get them crowned? Jonathon J.- Little Rock, AR Jonathon, If your dental implants meet the following qualifications you will be fine having crowns put on them: They are secure, not loose They are anchored into […]
Sharp edge of bone
I had a tooth extraction a few weeks ago. Since then there has been a sharp piece of bone that has been bothering me. My dentist has filed it down a little. However, he said he doesn’t want to remove any more than is necessary. Will this ever feel normal? Daniel M.- South Dakota Daniel, […]