Ask the Experts Brought to you by Z 101.1 FM 2010-07-30 14:51:28 http://z101.fm/experts/view/all/ 2010 Z 101.1 FM In Dental Health: I brush atleast twice a day, for two minutes (I have a timed spin brush), floss every night before bed and mouth wash, yet I still have a slight yellow discoloration between adjacent teeth and on the gum line. Can I get rid of it?Thank you- Respectfully, a dentist would have to diagnose it in person. Best wishes on your future dental health. http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ 2010-06-09 08:00:00 EDT In Dental Health: If my wisdom teeth don't bother me at age 35, should I get them removed anyway? All dentists are experts in dental health. Regarding your question, If assessed by a dentist or periodontist for periodontal health (i.e. if the wisdom teeth are contributing to an existing periodontal condition), then extraction may be recommended. A panoramic x-ray is usually advised to assess for other pathology such as a cyst or infection in the bone or destruction of the molar in front of the wisdom tooth (resorption). If such pathology exists, the dentist can diagnose and assess as to advise extreaction. If no pathology exists, at age 35, it is acceptable not to extract the tooth. http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ 2010-05-13 08:00:00 EDT In Dental Health: How much does an implant cost? A single implant with its crown ranges in cost from $3,000 to $4,500. Bone grafting will put the cost up to $5,000 per tooth. It is possible to replace a whole set of 32 permanent teeth with implants, this route is very expensive, so supplementary devices such as bridges are often used along with implants. http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ 2010-05-04 08:00:00 EDT In Dental Health: How does an implant work? An x-ray determines if there is enough sufficient bone to accommodate an implant. If so, a small screw fixture is embedded into the jawbone. A healing period is needed and then over four to six months, the fixture bonds with the bone around it, serving as an anchor to hold one or more false teeth in place. This binding is purely mechanical. Implants bond solidly with the jawbone, false teeth attached to them look and act very much like natural teeth. http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ http://z101.fm/experts/view/dental-health/frizzell-family-dental/ 2010-05-04 08:00:00 EDT