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What if I can’t afford dental implants?

I’m needing to replace quite a few teeth. What do I do if I can’t afford dental implants? I don’t want to be stuck with dentures. I’ve seen my mother suffer through those for years. MaryAnne L. – Little Rock, AR Mary Anne, I can understand you’re not wanting to use dentures. They’re miserable for many patients.  Plus, you want to preserve as much bone structure as possible, which dentures […]

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What are the best dentures?

I wanted to get a set of dental implants, but they were way too expensive. I’ve seen people with dentures and they look so fake. Is there a way to get beautiful dentues? Edith M. – Portland, OR Edith, Dentures can be made as beautiful as natural teeth. What makes the difference is the dentist  you use.  It is essential you get a dentist who is not only skilled, but […]

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Help! My jaw is shrinking.

I’ve been wearing dentures for a number of years now, but it seems like the older I get, the smaller my jaw gets.  I am worried that with my jaw shrinking I won’t be able to wear my dentures anymore.  Is there anything I can do? Do I just need to get smaller dentures? Leslie K. – Missouri Leslie, You could get new dentures, but eventually they won’t stay in […]

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