Month: November 2024

Crack in Porcelain Crown

I’ve had porcelain crowns on my front teeth for at least 10 years. One of them always had a small flaw that couldn’t be seen, but my dentist pointed it out. Now I can see and feel it. I’m afraid it might break. It’s a horizontal fracture line, near the bottom. Is this a dental […]

Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Diabetes?

I lost a tooth and was hoping to replace it with a dental implant. My dentist told me that diabetes is a contra-indication for dental implants. I’m a bit confused about that because a friend of mine, who is also diabetic has two implants. She has not had any problems with them. Is there a […]