I had some bone grafting done and then an implant. That seemed to go great. When I went back in to get the crown, it felt funny. Now it is a few days later and my implant feels loose. I spoke to my doctor about it and he said it was fine. When I told […]
Dentures don’t fit
I’ve had complete dentures for many years and as a result have severe bone loss and now cannot seem to wear them. I understand about facial collapse. What I’m wondering is if it will ever be possible for me to wear them again. Can they be adjusted somehow to work without the bone? Karen D. […]
What is facial collapse?
Can you tell me what facial collapse is? My dentist says that is the reason I should get implants instead of dentures. Casey G.- New Hampshire Casey, Facial Collapse is what happens after you’ve removed all your teeth. Your body recognizes you no longer need your jawbone for your tooth roots, so it begins to […]
An implant with missing bone
I cracked my tooth root, but didn’t take care of it right away. As a result, there was bone loss. I want to have a dental implant put in, but don’t have enough bone to do it. Will this bone grow back? Linda A. from Scotland Linda, If you are otherwise healthy, you can have […]
Denture problems after years of wear
I’ve been wearing dentures for close to thirty years. However, I can’t keep them in anymore. Is there a way to get secure fitting dentures or some other solution? Francine W.- Palo Alto Francine, You’re experiencing what is known as facial collapse. Once your teeth are removed, your body begins re-absorbing the minerals in your […]