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- Bone density loss: I am only in my 30s', and I am experiencing a frightening level of bone density loss. I will fess up: I was awful about caring for my teeth for years. I didn't floss and brushed only once a day. The lack of care caught up with me. I have had two root scalings in the past year, and, despite doing what my dental hygeinist has recommended, I feel as though more pockets are forming. Could the loss of bone in my jaw be related to a medical problem and not just a result of bad hygiene? Should I consult my physician? ... Visitor from TX (answer)
- My husband has recently been diagnosed with significant bone loss. The Oral Surgeon has reccommended pulling all of his teeth. My husband says that he is not experiancing any pain with his teeth the way
they are and does not want to to to the "torture" and expense of having all his teeth replaced. My question is what would the long term effects be of not replacing his teeth now? Will pulling his teeth stop the bone loss? ... Visitor from OR (answer)
- I have had a bridge in the front upper for like 25 years. It covers four missing teeth and is secured on two teeth on each side, 8 unit bridge. There is a big gap between the bridge and gumline, a quarter inch easily from bone loss. Is it possible to have a bone graft to bring the gum line back where it should be and then have implants done? I don't want extra big looking teeth after its all done. ... Visitor from NY (answer)
- I have been told I have bone loss on the back side of tooth #11. There is no gum disease and a periodontist just did a surgery to determine if the tooth has a fracture. It doesn't. Both he and my general dentist seem mystified. The only thing they did was try and adjust my bite, thinking I may be hitting the tooth while biting or I may be grinding my teeth. I am not aware of grinding. I will lose the tooth if the bone loss continues. It is an anchor for a bridge. If they don't know what's wrong, they can't help me. Do you have any ideas? ... Visitor from MI (answer)
- Bone loss - lower denture: I have been told by a local dentist that my lower denture cannot be
relined because of too much bone loss. What are my alternatives? My bottom denture just floats in my mouth without a lot of adhesive ... Visitor from WI (answer)
- Dental Implant Removal and Repair causes Bone Loss: I had 4 implants to replace my top incisors. They were placed in the wrong position not allowing individual implant placement. I had the surgeon remove them and had them placed in the correct position. Now my top gumline is far above my canine teeth gumline. The surgeon says no bone was lost on the removal and bone cannot be added for height only width. Is there any way to get a more natural gumline inline with my eye teeth? ... Visitor from Nova Scotia (answer)
- Braces for 40% Bone Loss and Splayed Teeth? I am desparate to have a nice smile. I have a large gap between my front teeth which is highly embarrassing and I won't smile without placing my hand over my mouth. I never smile for photographs and I can't look at people as the first thing that enters my head is 'are they staring at my teeth'. I've always had a gap but this has splayed even bigger over the years due to periodontitis and my dentist says I have approximately 40% bone loss in areas. I have had treatment to halt this problem and keep my mouth scrupulously clean. Can I have braces fitted? I've been advised of the Damon system self ligating braces. Could I ever be a candidate? ... Visitor from London UK (answer)
- Loss of bone and or cartlidge in gums: I have a question for my father. He has had dentures for years and has always done well until now. There is nothing left of his bottom gum. The gum is there, but he can wiggle it back and forth. There is no bone or cartlidge in the bottom gum. He is unable to wear his bottom dentures and when he puts them in to eat, it causes pain. I know it isn't normal to be able to move your gums back and forth, but I don't know if this has a name and I can't find any information about it. I will appreciate any advice that you can give me so that I can pass it on. His
age is 57. ... Visitor from MO (answer)
- Graft for 60% Loss of bone for dentures? I have had dentures for 3 years, they have never fit properly. I have 60% bone loss (upper). I was wondering if I would have a bone graft if my dentures would fit better? ... Visitor from FL (answer)
- Bone Grafts to replace boneloss to prevent extractions: I am 48 years old and have been advised that all my upper teeth need to be extracted due to gum disease and bone loss. I have 50%+ bone loss in my canine teeth. I will be going for a total consultation of my options in a couple of weeks. Right now they are suggesting dentures supported with dental implants for my entire upper mouth. My pockets are 8-10 deep. Are bone grafts ever done to actually save teeth rather than only used as support for dental implants? Or am I living a pipe dream and this is the only solution for me because of my advanced disease? I really would like to save my own teeth, but want to be realistic. ... Visitor from OH (answer)
- Bone Loss and Shrinking Mouth: I have been told I do not have enough bone to support an implant post. My lowers do not stay in place at all. Is there some other way to deal with this? I was told even new dentures will not stay if there is nothing to grasp on to. Second, I am starting to look shrunken in the mouth area. Will the denture help lift the area? It is almost like I am not wearing dentures. ... Visitor from FL (answer)
- Bone and gum loss after implant: I had an implant in my front tooth to handle an absorbed tooth. The implant failed and the second dentist put in a life core inmplant there was significant bone loss and gum loss. Now, at age 47 female (one year later) I had a 3rd doctor put in a bone graft with BMP material and an inplant now properly placed. The gum is not healing around the tooth and there is a hole in my gum. I had breast cancer with chemo 2 years ago, maybe that's why the gums are not healing. What can I do now? I want perfect gums and teeth ... Visitor from CA (answer)
- Lower gum and bone loss: I have had dentures for 37 years (I am 57) and my lower ridge is almost gone. I have aged rapidly due to the loss of bone and wanted to know if there is a reconstructive surgery or bone replacement type surgery to restore your lower bone/gum loss? My mouth is disappearing and my jaw is too. ... Visitor from CA (answer)
- Bone Density: My dentist said that my bone density is very low and that I need to have several extractions at the back of my mouth. Is this a reasonable approach - are there other options available? ... Visitor from Canada (answer)
- Lower jaw bone worn down: I'm currently wearing upper and lower dentures and my lower gums have worn down to hardly any bone. My dentist, after xrays said that there is nothing he could do. Do I have any options being I am a 69 year old male with many, many health issues? ... Visitor from MD (answer)
- Resorption of Jaw Bone and Osteoporosis: My mother has been diagnosed with resorption of the jaw bone and was advised to have the tooth extracted and an implant substituted. Osteoporosis runs in our family. Is there a link between the two conditions and is there something she should specifically watch for? ... Visitor from TX (answer)
- I am 48 years old and recently had extractions and bone grafting in an attempt to build enough bone for implants. There was infection present at the roots and my gums have receded but I never had an issue with pockets; I floss 3 times per day. While the grafts did take, there is still not enough height for implants. Given how significant my bone loss is, I've been advised to remove all of my teeth, which are in good condition, in order to save the bone that I do have. Is it true that keeping my own teeth, if there is infection at the roots, will decrease my chances for implants if I wait until I have discomfort or severe mobility in the remaining teeth? ... Visitor from NH (answer)
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