The Top Reasons You Should NOT Get Dental Implants
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- Опубліковано 8 січ 2023
- In this video, I'm sharing with you the top reasons why you should not get dental implants. Dental implants can be a great way to fix your chewing function and get back your smile. While it's a great teeth replacement option, it's not for everyone. Watch this video if you're considering getting dental implants and see if you'd be a good candidate.
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We specialize in restorative dentistry, giving patients natural-looking replacement teeth that stand up to the test of real life. Through our dental implant services, bridges, crowns, and more, the team makes chewing, talking, and smiling easier. Additionally, we offer teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, complete smile makeovers, and much more.
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Great video Doctor. My doctor was not so informative, but said I was a good candidate. I have had my implant in for four and a half months. I can see the finish line!
Can carbonated drinks like coke etc affect the implant posts I have titanium posts and full implants. I drink 7up every now and then just curious
@ Dr. Brett How long should I wait after my tooth is extracted to replace it with implant. If you wait 5 years or more is it too late for implant? Like you said your bones gets reabsorbed after long period of time.
@@raffaeledonofrio2729 how you feeling with your new implant? how long it took to heal? Is it comfortable? Can you eat everything with no problem? What are you allowed to do and not do to protect your implant from damage? Reason I'm asking you is because I am planning to have implant and I would appreciate if you give me information.
@@mariorico440 It took 4 months 3 weeks to get the healing cap installed. Then another 3 weeks to get fitted for the final crown. And another two weeks for the lab to complete the final crown. Which will be installed next week. So I'm not complete yet.
I’ve never understood why dentistry is not part of healthcare. Most dental insurance only covers things that most people can afford anyway. I had open heart surgery a few years ago and it didn’t cost me anything. You go to a dentist you have to take out a second mortgage on your home. Anything past a filling or an extraction is ridiculously expensive.
I agreed. i had the lower arch done due to an illness, and I had to borrowed money to get dental work. What a shame.
It is part of healthcare in fact, medical illness is now related to dental health!! It should be related via insurance and not separate.
All dental insurance stinks. You pay a monthly premium and get virtually no coverage when you need it. It's quite a lucrative racket; if I could stand having my fingers in peoples' mouths all day I'd have chosen dentistry as a career.
That’s why you go to a holitistic/biological dentist
Because you’ll have to pay anyway might as well get good care
i had my done yesterday. i have to pay 3200 . my insurance payed 700 euros. ( i have to pay the rest in bits)i live in germany. i guess it might be much better
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
My dentist didn't listen to my complaints, or questions he wasted alot of my money and didn't fix my problem. Lesson learned.
Is it safe to remove amalgam fillings?
Yes this is exactly they should do but unfortunately they do each and every hit and trial
These comments are super helpful. I also wonder how many people are allergic to the metal. I am not sure I’d be afraid i’d be allergic to the metal. Do they test you for that before hand ??
@LA&T there's quite a few different materials besides metal, like ceramics for instance, I presume that includes the screw but I'm not 100% sure. Godd luck daunting I know.
I'm 81 yes old....have 4 implants, and no problems....so very grateful!
From India. 72 years old. Many doubts about implant!
That is because whoever did them was qualified to do them, many of them claim to be qualified but are not, sometimes they last but sadly they do not in many end up in misery pain and losing their teeth ... there should be laws against some of these dentists doing unprofessional work
Hey! Where did your implant done?
I agree 1000% there are great periodontist and oral surgeons that place successful implants.
But not all general dentist are qualified!
I'm also 81 and had 2 gold bridges and a crown 20 years ago . My dentist was amazing ! I brush very thoroughly everyday and have had no problems with my full set of teeth . My dental plan paid 50 % of the costs and almost 100 % for fillings . Good info on the implants , more time needed to make this choice .
I had six upper implants done and four lower implants done with two fixed bridges attached. I absolutely love how they have given me the closest thing to natural teeth that it's possible. I had this done when I was 48 years old now I'm 53 and haven't had one problem. I originally thought I would be happy with dentures then after the first two weeks of dentures I felt like an old man and said to myself dentures are for 80 year old people who sit at home day and night. I literally threw those dentures in the garbage. It feels good to have fixed teeth in my mouth. Anyone who tells you they are happy with dentures is lying to you.
I'm glad you spoke about younger people. My son lost 5 teeth when he was 17 and we took him to a very expensive dentist in London to talk about an implant solution. The dentist flat out said he wouldn't even consider it for at least 5 years and offered interim solutions which worked out very well. He said that we'd have no trouble finding a dentist somewhere who would go straight for implants but that they wouldn't be right in offering it. He basically said that he wouldn't do what we wanted and was willing to give up a fat fee as a result. Some would have just taken the money. He was, of course, right.
Wow, that’s good a dentist.
What was the name of the dentist?
There are a lot more experiences like your vs the opposite. Unfortunately we only hear about the bad experiences. The fear mongering in these comments is pretty awful. I’ve encountered outstanding dentists, mediocre dentists and awful dentists just like any other profession.
And has integrity, that is a dentist worth his weight in gold.
which interim solutions please?
dentists are not interested in the person but money. I had a dentist supposedly a good one I spent thousands of dollars but in the end, I lost most my teeth.
i had the same teeth worked on (4) every year and had thousands of dollars in them. It was never the same dentist because I was way less than impressed with each one's work. The teeth have now fallen out and i plan on loosing one or more at a time until I need to get dentures. I would never implant metal purposefully. It would be about the same as getting a toxic root canal. Dentists are like lawyers and can't be trusted. The profession has turned into disposable so you will be back in in a year to buy it again. If you get dental work fly to costa rico. Get a vacation and total replacement for less than your disposable dental work in USA.
Aren’t that most people who is in medical field like that? 😂
As a dentist i always tell my patients to choose their dentist wisely. If i don't feel confident enough to do the procedure i just refer them to a specialist. The patient have the right to question every step done by a dentist. This is a great video to educate patients about implants.
@@M.sami12
There are nobody is watching over a Dentist's shoulder, the quality of the work is only as good as the Dentist's standards and personal honesty.
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Sadly, I've encountered greedy dentists too. Safer to go w a practice w multiple drs so less need for greed and more oversight.
A dentist who really cares for patients is refreshing and amazing to see. Thank you Dr. Brett
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What do you all pay for a tooth implant? I was told $7,000 each.
Under 5k in California
well.. just because he's on yt talking about the good and whats right.. just dont trust youtube so clearly. advice is advice
that's true , my dentist used to run back and forth to other patients and wasn't refreshing whatsoever
Dentists look at you and they think “here comes my next Porsche”.
Dr. Langston, As a retired DDS, I wanted to compliment you on the video. You discussed very important points that will benefit prospective implant patients. Extremely nice job.
I think you both are nuts
@@notfiveo sad they prey on peoples savings , good dentists are out there you just have to be lucky you find a sincere one with proper training or they could cause much problems in near future
Number one reason $$$$$$$$
My great aunt had implants late in life and they worked amazingly well for her. She was still able to tear into an apple at 93!🤣
What age did she have it at? My dad is 83 and I want to pay for implants for him but wondering if there’s any point at this age
@@munemhaq774 I think she was already in her 80s when they were done.
More than age I think it really has to do with bone health in the jaws. If the implants can succeed, and can be afforded, it's always better to have teeth that work like real ones vs dentures.
Applesauce
I’m sure there are many success stories like yours. Well done for the 93 yr old Aunt. I’m 66 now and I’ve got 2 missing teeth in front.
@kenofken Do you know what dentist she went to get that procedure done? I have a older relative that needs one.
I'm 74, and in need of my last major dental restoration. After painstakingly reviewing dozens of videos, your presentation makes the most sense. It was straightforward, accurate, concise and very realistic. I thought I wanted implants. But after listening to you, I'd be very leery of a dentist who would consent or recommend the implant procedure as a viable option to my final restorative solution. No sense wasting time going down that rabbit hole. Not to mention the cost, the likes of which will probably out-live me. Besides, I have become quite the "soup-chef." If Brookhaven wasn't so far from Jacksonville, I'd probably be in your office tomorrow 'cause I trust you'd help me figure out THE BEST CHOICE for ME. Thanks for your professionalism and KEEP SMILING!
Thank you Dr. Langston…you are a good doctor to explain this and not only suggesting for anyone to get implants- thank you for you do care.
This guy sounds like a really good guy and can make his patients feel comfortable... That's really important. Even though the video was kind of short, I learned a lot 👍 Now I just wish I had the money to get this done😢
I’ve restored hundreds of implants in all sort of modalities. Dr. Langston is a go to Dr. in his area.
Thanks doc. I'm having dental work done and I've been talking to my dentist about implants. Great things for me to bring up at my next visit.
I would like to thank this doctor for making and posting this video. No only has he saved me a long consultation co$t with my dentist, he has also helped my make the decision to get full mouth implants. I am 77 years old and as of this point, I am going to do it. Thank you from Australia.
I had a dental implant installed 23 years ago without any issues. I am very happy with my implant
What dentist was it because I want to go
@@tioswift3676 One in Minnesota
Hiiii
I want to talk to you about implant
No issues in 23 years@@arshibilal6463
"Just because you are missing a tooth doesn't mean that you need an implant" THANK YOU! Many if not most dentists seem set on replacing every missing tooth on every patient with an implant. My 88 year old grandmother went to the dentist with a cracked front tooth, first thing he said was that she needed an implant rather than list all of the options she had in terms of replacing that tooth as well as their pros and cons.
Mc Hobbit........I just had a new set of dentures made and that dentist suggested that implants are a scam.
Implants are not a scam. Bridges are almost as expensive. Bridges are basically 3 crowns and they shave down 2 perfectly healthy teeth to put a bridge in. And they fail and break in a few years because the bone will atrophy without an implant.
@@johnarnold893 It depends on the patient, their age, and their desires. Example: if your 28 years old and you don't won't your face shrinking so you now look 65 it might not be a bad deal. Look up the word 'resorption'
Seems like they are all money hungry I hated it
You may be right with your grandmother, but in most cases a dentist will send his implant patients to an oral surgeon, because an implant is too difficult for a normal dentist.
Well start of 2024 and I had to come to this because the trip to the dentist. I am so glad to hear a full understanding of what it's all about. Thank you❤
I respect a honest dentist who cares about me instead of money
i don't think they even exist where i'm located!
I recommend them. I have had several and no issues for over 20 years already! Started young and I was healthy, good bone mass etc. As he said, make sure you are healthy, and have good bone density in your jaws. The implants will also
How old were you when you had it done? I’m 35 and I one on a molar and now I might need another one on a failed root canal. I’m a mess and stressed over this because i don’t know if it’s a good idea to get another implant
@@vanessahuizar11 about the same and I had no issue. Also if you need to the dentist can add more bone mass . He did it for me and no issue. I had several implants done wit the same specialist. I will only go to him. It has been 23 years now and no problems. I don't regret it at all. Where do you live? You need a good specialist. The one I went to is in MN. Apple Tree Dental Dr Moheebi. I will drive or fly to have it done again if I ever need too. You must be very careful of the ones who say it can be done all at once..
@@dominiquew.8181 I went to a periodontist. I thought going to a specialist would be the best I had an implant done after years of having the tooth pulled. I think that’s why I’m having issues now. It was fine until they put my crown on and I’ve been getting numbness and pain
@@vanessahuizar11 sorry to hear it did not work out for you. I was lucky , my dental implant specialists was ref by a family member who used to work with him. I will fly to,go,see him if I have to when I move. So far no issue. What State are you in?
I have need for implant both upped and lower molar. The upper bone resorption, so will need sinus lift, possible ridge augmentation. I am soo scared about it all. They do bone grafting period, yet bone mass to mandible and maxilla is scary. Without the upper since pandemic, had to have it pulled, was not warned of the bone loss. No the missing molar deflates my cheek. One perio says he can't guarantee total reflation, while other consult says yes it will reflate. Why the difference?
Absolutely the best explanation of implants I've heard to date. I'm 73 and have a molar (14) that isn't a candidate for root canal as the ligament is destroyed and the tooth roots are being destroyed as well. I don't know why but it seems that 95% of the dentists I've visited are poor communicators. Usually its a quick general canned speech while they are backing up to leave the room. Very little eye contact as well, top that off with no formal introduction and English as a second language ( live in Florida )and I might as well just begin with an internet article. In a few weeks, I begin the journey by having the tooth extracted by yet another person ( oral surgeon ). Well done Dr. Langston !!
Love it! Well don you, too!
Same I love in floroda as well.
I'm 71 and just completed getting my second implant, done by oral surgeon. It's ready for my general dentist to put a crown on. So excited to finally be getting my molar "back", lol.
Same in Georgia! Very poor communication and always in a rush! I'm going on my 4th consultation because either the office is overbooked or the surgeon didn't explain anything in depth and was in a rush.
Not sure what part of Florida you are in, but I see Dr. Andy Gaertner in Miami. Him and his staff are phenomenal. He always consults with me first before any treatment is done and he doesn’t pressure me or “sell” to me. I have naturally perfect teeth, however tooth #30 took a beating from my pregnancies. I got a root canal from a previous dentist, which failed and lead me to Dr.Gaertner. I had my implant done with his Prosthodontist Dr.Kang. Both are excellent at what they do. I’ve been going there since 2018. Look him up, and pay him a visit. You’ll be happy you did!
I'm 65 years old and lost all of my teeth in my forties, it was a genetic thing that ran in my family. I don't have dentures and I eat pretty much what I want. Can't eat apples but I can eat applesauce, can't eat peanuts but I can eat peanut butter, can't eat pickles but I can eat pickle relish. My gums are hard enough for me to eat a hamburger and even a smothered steak or a pork chop. My bad teeth was poisoning me and after I got rid of them I felt better and started gaining weight.
Does your eye vision well ?
I have two or free dead root canal teeth. I think they may be poisoning me since I periodically have bad runs
@@pst9821 That's possible.
You and me both! I'm toothless and feel much better without all the infection. I do look really old though.
I am in the process of having all of mine pulled for the same reason infection. They have pulled six of the really bad ones. My appetite is better then it has been in months. Other than little tenderness I feel fine. My husband had the rest of his pulled. He is eating hamburgers and just about anything else. He still is handsome without his teeth.
YESSSSS LOVE DENTISTS LIKE YOU! Spread the awareness! 🤍
Thank you Dr Langston on your explanation on dental implants. I do not need them now but it's good to know OPTIONS when the time comes.
Thank you for making people understand before they go ahead and do it. Love U DR.
Thanks for watching!
@@Dr.BrettLangston Hello Doctor...... I have One question, Should a single implant be Done after the tooth Extraction Or during tooth Extraction ❓❓
This video IS one of the BEST intelligent made / educational videos i ever saw here in UA-cam
Deep respect to you from someone who has mostly contempt for dentists. ❤️
Me too, the whole medical industrial complex.
Thank you for your informative presentation! This is the most information I've heard about dental implant prerequisites. It's also confirmation that the body doesn't stop growing until age 24 or even later!
The brain doesn't fully develop until age 26. We really need to keep our children, children, for much longer than 18. The world is a mess.
Thank you much, been contemplating a couple of implants, and as a senior thought could not, but I do qualify with your info👍🏻
Great job, Dr. Langston! You explained your point very well.
🙏🙏🙏Thank you Dr. Langston for sharing this detailed information about dental implants. I’m your new subscriber.
Glad this video was helpful, thank you for watching!
Implants can get infected just like teeth. Bone infections are really serious. It isn’t just bone, but gum health that matters. Poor oral care can be an issue also.
My mom had one that got infected.
Imagine trying to separate the implant from the bone to get it out. Imagine its part of a group of implants. I hope I can keep my teeth till I die, I'm 60 right now with most of my teeth and just a few fillings in the molars. So expensive as well.
@@zrymillMy mom just had implants put in a few months ago and she actually just lost one yesterday. She kept getting infections on one of them and the doctor had to take it out. I only hope that the doctor can reimburse her for the missing implant, since it was 4.
My mom they charged the full price for replacement. Hopefully your mom won't have that problem. But being prepared for that possibility is wise thing to do.
@@angelaschaefer5883how old is your mom ?
Great video,you did a great job explaining everything to us.
Thank you Dr. Langston, well explained.
The problem with implants is they are about 2 times as expensive as they should be
Agree they are expensive. Wished they were cheaper for people. Who are willing to go through at least one surgery. Sometimes multiple surgeries. Can deal with possible failure of implant. Or possible infection. In my case I don't have the money. My husband has dementia so months of recovery. Would not be good idea. I have had enough with infection in my mouth. So dentures in my case will be just fine.
More than 2×. An Endontist today told me an implant for #3 tooth =$10,000. Wtf. USA dental care stinks.
What isn't 😂
5 TIMES ,,, the profit is the major ripoff also
I received an implant in 1979 after a traffic accident at the age of 16. It's still going strong. My bone has receded quite a bit, but I'm hoping it will last until my end.
What type of implant was it? Has hardware changed since then? Would they have to remove the old implant to upgrade say you needed to replace the tooth part? I'm inquiring about if implant technology advances too fast
You were 16 in 1979.... that would make you.... errr. 60 years old!!!! happy birthday!! (special year).... sooo do you have any expectations on when will be your "end". Now the dental specialist in the video spoke about a 90 year old getting implants.... if you follow that path - it will be another 30 years!!! that's a very loooong time. So take care of those implants..... and enjoy your youth!
Don't they hurt and how many implants you had plzz tell me
@@GLOCK144.The crown is replaced without affecting the screw. Actually the bone grows around the screw, so it cannot be removed without a surgical procedure.
@@umarkhan4348Pain free and trouble free if done correctly. The extraction of the old tooth is the only painful part, besides paying for it.😢
Thanks that was awesome information! Just what I was looking for. It’s going to be a bridge for me.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information
Kudos for disclosing that "bone growing medicines" impair the body's ability to heal around a dental implant! For those who still have the ability to reason, that's letting the cat out of the bag regarding bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates (ex., Fosamax and Boniva) are known to reduce osteoclast activity which, as a result: (1) does nothing to increase osteoblast production nor build bone mass and (2) contributes instead to osteonecrosis of the jaw. Thanks for putting this out there; so that folks may be prompted to do their own research!
Ppl r stupid
Dr says do it so they do it
To wit: experimental gene therapy injections
It would be very unusual for a dentist not to ask you if you were on bone growing medication when giving a consultation on implants
No dentist
has ever asked any health issues! That’s an issue!
I would find one that does. The office I work we ask about health issues every time a patient comes in.
Yes, you are absolutely correct 😌
Wrong dentist. Dentist talk about your health,prescriptions,smoking and all kinds of health issues.
That’s because they have your health history already that is filled out by you.
@@dinahbrown902 We need to know more about the effects of what we eat and drink and also how smoke and drugs affect our teeth and how about fluoride in our drinking water ? That fluoride also ends up in our kidneys and bladder . I prefer to have it in my toothpaste which goes down the drain .
Wish you were closer. Thanks for the info!
Great video bro. Straight to the point and informational
I'm 62 and have 2 implants. Both are working very well.
Excellent explanation, thank you Doctor.
Glad it was helpful!
🙏 Thank You So Much Dr. Brett Langston for the valuable advice! 🌷🌿
Great video. Very helpful.
Good video. I have an upper front implant done around 15 years ago. Took a year to settle in but absolutely perfect. I dont smoke or drink much and I visit a good dentist regularly and so have had lots of maintenance performed. Plan to get 2 more.
That was very helpful, thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Thank you so very much for all your details I needed to know all that information .
Thank you for a balanced and informative video. I am not looking for an implant but watched the video out of curiosity.
To avoid most implant problems, go to 2 specialists: 1. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the surgical portion and 2. a Prosthodontist for restoring the crown on top.
That's a good idea, probably.
Not necessarily! A skilled GP (general practitioner) can do all the steps himself.
I have seen shoddy work from both specialists and GPs...
Lucky to have access to UCSF to replace 4 missing front teeth I lost when I fell off my bike. Dr Odera is my surgeon and Dr Acharya is the prosthodontist who will make the crown.
@@shouryabose5943wow what kind of insurance do you have
many of these so-called dentists perform implants and DO NOT have any idea what the hell they are doing , they do not add bone or put implants into good bone , beware choose a good professional dental place ,,, some of these are in it for one reason only ,,, their pockets
I had my implant done 3 years ago and so far, it has been very successful. I am 69 years old and had no complications, I would have never done it at a young age but the bone preliminary studies came out good and never flagged any future problems.
Thank you for sharing. Great information ❤
This is a wonderfully informative video thank you very much❤
I got two implants 20 years ago and no issues at all. So far they are better than the originals.
Is it worth it Sir ? Can you explain more ? Im loosing my Nr 6 as i did root canal and after 8 years roots got infected. I dont know what to do
I stopped going to my previous dentist because of the high pressure sales job for an implant each and every time I went (even for routine cleanings).. My current one has asked once and only once if i was interested in an implant I politely said no and that was the end of it, he said "if you're not having any problems and the space between teeth is ok with you, it's ok with me!"
Thank you for your candor and transparancy.
Excellent presentation. Well presented.
Thank you doctor, very valuable information and advice! I am very greatful 👍🤩👍
Thank you for watching Charles! Glad to hear you've found value in this video. Best of luck with your dental implant journey and feel free to get in touch if you have any more questions.
I got one over 30 years ago. I was one of the first in my country who got it. So I was a part of a test with these implants. I have had no problems with it.
Great information! Thank you so much!
Honest! great lekture! nice to see an other unicorn amongst dentists
To simplify: if you've got strong bone and lost a tooth, get an implant (I've had an implant for 15 years. It's as comfortable as a normal healthy tooth and cosmetically perfect. It'll probably outlast me. The alternative would have been to leave a gap or have a denture - no thanks!). The title is stupidly misleading.
I’ve had a dental implant in the back (molar) for over a decade. It works very well replacing a tooth that split in half down into the bone.
Expensive, but cost/meal is peanuts, and it should work well for me for several more decades.
Cost per peal should ultimately be negligible !
Gets pretty significant for people who have a whole mouth of bad teeth
Sounds like the identical thing that happened to me.
A few years earlier, my dentist suggested that I consider replacing several old crowns. Figuring that "If it's not broke, don't fix it," I didn't take that advice.
Several of those teeth became infected when the crown failed and allowed the tooth to get infected, and one broke as you describe. So instead of just paying for replacement crowns, I paid for root canals AND a crow n AND an implant!
Should'a taken the advice when it was given!
I really appreciate your honesty in this video. Composite bridges are a good alternative for younger people until their at the right age for dental implants
I’m 36 Should I go for bridge or implant for 4 teeth…?
Thank you for the very good information. I was assaulted and had damages.
lately at 67 I am thanking god that I still have most of my teeth and never get any pain from them.
Wow you are smart because you take care your teeth really good. One ounce of prevention equals to pound of cure.
@@mariorico440 My mom is 76 and has most of hers. She has four that are implants on the bottom. I am 50 years old and didn’t have dental insurance. I am going to lose all of mine my younger siblings have all theirs with no problems. Our 25 year old son Joshua was the priority is teeth are in good shape.
@@angelaschaefer5883 If there's going to be a lots of people like your mom it's going to be bad for the dentists because they will not be making money. So for how long have your mom been wearing the implants? Are they comfortable or do they work same as natural teeth?
In my moms case she has had them for about ten years. She said they do feel like her own teeth. I hope that helps you little.
That is fantastic so happy for people that don’t have dental trouble. My siblings are younger and don’t have dental trouble like me. Very happy for them.
Love this honesty 👏
I've got a tooth issue at the moment and I have a great dentist - but I have anxiety.
just hope he is qualified
@@freetheworld12 Why ? How ? Would he not be qualified ????
Constantly updates skills too by attending seminars and getting new equipment for the dental practice.
@@freetheworld12 Are you an American???
...... I love American entertainment: television shows, music ..... not so much movies recently ..... health care and lifestyle and politics errrrr ???? Oh and education.
@@adelepattonxxx 100 % American you are lucky to have a good dentist , I have had a terrible one , he hid all my teeth problems under bridges
@freetheworld12 That's awful and I actually understand what you mean too. My late grandmother was treated like this in the 1930s
Get a better dentist who belongs in this century!
Thank you for this important information.
Very informative, thank you.
Thanks Doc. My dentist was trying to confince me that i need implants. Im missing two teeth. One upper right and lower left. However, they have been missing for almost 20 years and I have no problems with eating. I'm not going to get them because I don't want to mess uo what ain't broken. 😉
I'm a poor candidate for implants because of bone loss, but that didn't stop one doctor from wanting to charge me an exorbitant amount - in cash - for a procedure that probably would have failed. I got a second, correct, opinion and opted for a prosthesis instead. I'm very happy with it.
I had bone loss and had a bone graft before my implant. No problem at all.
What is a prosthesis?
@@kathleenmorris9309 Dentures
I’m in the process of making a decision. Implants or dentures. I’m deciding on dentures because the cost is more affordable but I’m so nervous. I used to have beautiful teeth but genetics despite maintaining them carefully I’ve lost most of my upper teeth. I was wondering if you decided on a denture and do you feel like a pile of plastic?
@@chawkins1963 hey Cindy do it good for chewing and which teeth you got the implant
Thank you fir this video. I have subscribed to this channel. I've had questionable dentists work on my teeth over the years. Messy results.
I'm looking for a new dentist, hoping this next one will be competent.
Good video. I quit smoking almost 3 years ago, but I completed my periodontal surgery before then. The year following my surgery, I had 4 perio cleanings in 1 year, and then I had flap surgery lower right about 2 months ago. My mouth is healthier now than it's been in over 30 years, and I don't miss smoking one bit.
I purchased two implants last year (2 extractions, two implants, two crowns). My out of pocket expense was $3,800… I’m a little over 40 years old, and don’t drink, smoke, or chew.
It was a hassle getting from extraction to crowns… But, not that I’ve had them for a year my opinion is - Life-changing!
I started Invisalign November of 2022, smile is looking like a million bucks.
You do you, and be happy!
nice, that's why a lot of people are doing "dental tours" to poland, as this would close around 2,500-2,700$ here ... And still have 1000$
@@ArturOleszczuk1991 in Egypt it costs 1000$ at max ( could even be as low as 300$ in educational hospitals)
@@ArturOleszczuk1991 Mexico is the same.
Nice teeth are life changing.
@@cynthiakeller5954 don’t you get what you pay for? Would you drink the water in Mexico
Word of advice from one dentist to another. We all know patient selection is prime concern before any procedure. I hear you explaining the possible failures & cons mostly due to poor diagnostic skills. Well, with your point of view every medical procedure carry pros & cons but if pros outweigh the cons, it's considered in patient's best interest. I hope you we can reach somewhat common ground & practice holistic, biometric & green dentistry. Warm & Kind regards.
What is the green holistic Dentistry for missing teeth and if your in early 40s? Is there alternative to implants and or dentures
Doctor Brett Langston thank you for that beautiful lecture perhaps you as a dentist should do more research and come up with the best teeth treatment options. Am glad to hear that even you as a specialist you have seen that dental implant is not good option.
Great and informative video! Thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
i got my 2 dental implants in the mid 1970s i have had them for over 45 years now he even told me that i may need to replace them when i would be in the 40s but i gone to have them check when i turn 42 they said there ware just fine and even now there still fine. every time i hae then check they keep saying i do not need to rreplace them at all they look fine. so by now it looks like i will never need to replace them at all.
qué bien buen trabajo
I was scared at first when I saw the thumbnail, I am getting my second implant and I thought it was going to be reasons implants should be avoided for everyone!😱 I'm glad I watched. And subscribed!❤
@@TopVillain But one thing is a fact and not an opinion, the great majority of dentists including the guy doing this video are after our money, not necessarily the best options for us
It's called click bait. Scaring people into clicking..seems to have worked.
Thank you for this informative video!
You wreak patient before pocket....a true professional
I'm living pay check to pay check and when i would go to the dentist it was always the same. Why did you wait so long? And I'm like because this shit ain't free dental insurance is a joke and I have to decide whether to keep a roof over my head or dental care. They make it sound like everyone just doesn't want to go not that they can't afford it. It's either pay up or pull them out.
I couldn’t either. Google low income dental care. The town you live in and the state. There will be few dental clinics near you. They charge based on income. Now there is nothing they can do for me my teeth are breaking into tiny little pieces. I have infection all the time and already had one that spread into the bone in my jaw. If I would have been wiser and looked for help sooner. It would be this bad I don’t want that to happen to you. I agree dental care needs to be given to everyone. We need teeth to be healthy I am sorry that you are struggling.
I have two dental implants at age 27 and am extremely happy with them.
Useful info doc.. thanks
Very helpful! Explains why my endontist pointed out that i have good bone when talking about tooth extraction
I got six of them and no regrets whatsoever an I've had them since 09 !!
Just done with my first part of implant. Which is the surgery. Pain level is minimal, still have stiches attached, but still have sharp pain in the gum for a sec or 2. Fingers crossed I will heal well for the next step in 3 mth
How are you doing now? I'm waiting to have some implants myself
How is it going now for you? I am getting 2 implants in a few months
An awesome video, thank you doctor!
Thanks for the video it's very helpful to listen at it
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Good job ! Very informative & you made me laugh, too. Kool ! Awesome ! God bless you. ➕
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow-excellent video ( when I saw the caption name ) I said what the hell, because I am bent on implants , so I decided to listen to the video-my gosh- so informative-telling & thought provoking-hoping my bone structure is able to accept the implants-wonderf video content-will share.
Thank you Dr. Brett!
Could you please talk/write a bit more about bone growing procedures/grafting/augmentation?
i dont know about bone growing or augmentation but i had bone grafting procedure. simply they opened my gum drill into my jaw bone and put some bone powder. first 2 days were painfull :D
I have 14 implants, done progressively over almost 15 years. All other types of fixes were failures - glued bridge, partial denture, post. The implants have proven themselves to be sturdy & reliable. Only one little problem: the middle peg in the first set of 3, about 18 years ago, is suffering from bone atrophy. Most likely because there's a triple crown on the 3 pegs, and the middle one isn't getting any load. They all need exercise, so educated opinion in recent years is to put a single crown on every implanted peg.
Putting seperate implants won't work in some situations, such as having a low bite due to grinding of teeth. The reason being is that there won't be enough crown material to be as durable as they should be. But even if you took the chance and asked the dentist to make a thinner crown, food is more likely to hit your gums, rather than your teeth. So in my opinion, if you have worn enamel, or you just want your entire mouth to look uniform because you have crooked teeth, I'd go with all on 4s or all on 5s or 6s. But I think it's best to get 3rd and 4th opinion.
Dental technician here. I work for a lab that designs and fabricates the implant crowns for dental clinics. One of my more specific duties involves ensuring the accuracy of implants’ sizes, positions, etc in the modeling software, and identifying potential issues before a case is sent to the design section.
14 implants is…a lot! Please tell me they’re spread out over both jaws, because there really shouldn’t be more than 6-8 implants per arch. More than that, and the remaining bone material between them starts to be too thin for adequate structural integrity. I can’t name names in a public forum, but my boss actually stopped doing business with a dentist who’d started doing stuff like that!
@@anonmg1 - 14 implants total for both jaws. They replaced teeth that totally disintegrated over the years. All implants were performed by a top level maxillofacial surgeon who uses modelling software; crowns installed by a top level dentist.
I have full front implants. I haven't had a single problem and they are stronger than healthy real teeth at first you know you have them but after a while it feels normal and you don't even think about it anymore way better than dentures that for sure
@@diameadozenhow much did you pay
i am so glad that your are so informative about this, i for one would not get it done even if i had the money because i do not want a piece of metal in my jaw acting like and antenna for all the wi fi waves that we are bombarded with and that is my main concern, and i also have heard of toooooooo many horror stories because not all dentists are honest about some of the topics you addressed and only want the money
I have about 8 implants and 15 crowns and am a retired dental technician. I got my mouth fixed in 2000-2010, and it is 2023 and I have not had any problems.
"8 implants and 15 crowns..." LOL Oh you have serious problems dude!!
I had an accident and lost 3 of my teeth but am confused how to do it