Dentures 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 […]

Gum Disease and No Insurance

Question submitted by Andrew: I have a problem with my teeth. I’ve been told I have gum disease and that I need to deal with it. I don’t have dental insurance, so I have been waiting until I can get some to take care of this. What I’m worried about at the moment is that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Preventing Facial Collapse

I just turned 36 years old and my doctor just diagnosed me with a severe calcium deficiency. I’ve been having massive trouble with my teeth especially since my second pregnancy. I thought my teeth problems were because of the vomiting during my pregnancy. But, my dentist thinks that the calcium deficiency is my problem and […]

Dental Implants Fell Out

Question submitted by: Ruthie I am a bit frustrated and worried. I have had dentures for a couple of years and really never liked them. I decided to get some dental implants to support them. I was getting eight dental implants in total. I did the bottom ones first. It hasn’t even been a week, […]