Dental Implants Archives | Howard M. Steinberg, DMD, MDS

Will Medical Insurance Pay for My Dental Implants?

Question submitted by Louis: I have quite a few missing teeth. I’m also currently dealing with gum disease, but it is being treated aggressively so that shouldn’t be a problem for long. Most of my bottom teeth can be saved, but my upper teeth are a loss. My dentist gave me upper dentures. I am […]

Dental Implants and Insurance

Question submitted by: Zack I’m losing my teeth. I think I’m a candidate for dental implants I was wondering if dental insurance will cover that. If not, will medical insurance? Without teeth, my health will tank so it feels relevant. Zack Dear Zack, Let’s start with the medical insurance idea. It will not cover your […]

I Want My Husband to Switch His Dental Implants

Question submitted by: Cherie I’ve been trying to get my husband to switch his dental implants. He was okay with it but when his dentist said it was a stupid idea he didn’t stand up to him. Here’s the deal. He’s had the metal implants placed and is using temporary dentures while the bone integrates […]

Is There Help for Paying for Dental Implants?

Question submitted by Angie: I am only 33 and need dental implants. I just don’t have the money for it and now I am worried that I am going to end up with dentures at my age. Is it possible that if I agreed to do free advertising for them that dentists will allow me […]

Deciding Between All-on-4 Or Traditional Dental Implants

Question submitted by: Derek I need to get a full set of dental implants. If I get the all-on-4 it will save me a bone grafting procedure. But, someone is telling me that all-on-4 isn’t as safe. Now I’m torn. Would I be better off if I got the bone grafting and regular implants instead? […]

Should I Use Time on Clear Choice?

Question submitted by George: I’m a senior on a tight budget of both time and money. I was going to attend a Clear Choice dental implant seminar, but have recently read a lot of complaints about the center near my house. Is this something I should check out or is it a waste of time […]

Will Dental Implants Fix My Missing Canine Teeth

Question submitted by Adeline Until last year, all my baby canine teeth were still in my mouth. I’m almost 17. I had the lower ones out, but there are still some gaps because the adult teeth did not come in at the right place. I know I need to take out the top teeth, but […]

Can I Get Dental Implants Instead of Dentures?

Questions submitted by: Lee I’ve got pretty bad periodontal disease which has caused me to lose about eight teeth. I’d like to get dental implants. My dentist is recommending dentures. Is it possible for me to get dental implants? Lee Dear Lee, While technically, it is possible for you to get your dental implants, you […]

Do I Need an Oral Surgeon for Bone Grafting?

Question submitted by: Troy I need to get some bone grafting done in order to be prepared for getting dental implants. My dentist sent me to a prosthodontist for the dental implants because he doesn’t do them. However, I was thinking I would need an oral surgeon for the bone grafting first. When I went […]

Tooth Replacements for Hockey Players

Question submitted by: Olivia: My son won a spot on a collegiate hockey team. They met for a clinic this past weekend. During one of the training sessions, my son lost a tooth. The other teammates cheered, telling him he was “official” now. Meanwhile, I have a young man who is now mortified by how […]