Hi, I talked to my general dentist about getting dental implants, and he gave me a quote for the procedure. He referred me to a periodontist for the placement. The periodontist’s quote included bone grafts and other things my general dentist didn’t mention. His quote was nearly two times as much as my initial quote! […]
Did an “affordable” dentist cause damage to my teeth?
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I responded to an online ad from an affordable dentist. His promotion was that he was offering crowns at a reduced rate because he had a new machine which allowed him to make them in-house, and he wanted to practice using it. I’ve needed crowns for quite some time […]
Is there an expiration date for getting dental implants?
My dad has had dentures for as long as I can remember. He has complained, off and on, about his dentures being uncomfortable, but it’s just been a part of life. I admit he’s probably due for some new ones. Suddenly, out of the blue, he told us last weekend that he is planning to […]
How do I help my teen stop sucking on her thumb?
Is there an affordable dentist who can help a teenage child quit sucking and chewing on her thumb? When my daughter was young, she started sucking her thumb. It then morphed into kind of a nervous habit. She now absent-mindedly half chews/half sucks on her thumb just resting behind her top teeth. She taps her […]
