My jawbone is getting smaller. My dentist says it is because I have dentures instead of dental implants and that it will keep happening. I don’t know what to do. I can’t afford dental implants, so my dentist says there is nothing more he can do for me. Are there no options?
Henry C. – Frankfurt, KY
Henry,
I’m sorry for the situation you are in. Did your dentist mention mini-implants? I hope so. It is unethical to not give all your treatment options.
Mini-implants are a more affordable option, so that may be something you can do. It costs less, because the surgery is much simpler.
I am a little concerned about your bone loss. If you don’t have enough bone structure, which may be the case if you were recognizing it visually, then you’d have to have some bone grafting done, which will increase the cost.
Many dentists have payment plans that are low and even no interest. You might look into that as well.
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