[CFrance]

I tried U of F and was rejected. I applied twice, because I was told they are more backed up at certain times of the year. But I think since I just needed a simple extraction/implant, I wasn't adding anything unique enough to their dental practice students' knowledge. However, a full set may be something unusual enough to catch their attention I will say that the process takes longer with them. I have a friend that went through it. The time was about a third longer for a single implant.

[NotGolfer]

I have several oral implants...most were done up north but had 3 put after we moved here. They're expensive no matter where you go. Dr. Caylor did mine here and I was impressed with his attention to detail and his care. You will have a dentist as well (it was this way up north too).

Good care afterwards as someone else mentioned, would be brushing along with a water pik. The latter I introduced later as it wasn't ever mentioned to me and it's essential. I found my 2X/yearly cleanings are done with good reports of very little tartar etc.

[Mama C]

I am sure the OP understands that there may be other issues, but like myself, I would like to know an estimate of just routine implants and find a dentist what is reliable and reasonable. I go to a dental firm here in TV and do not like that every six months when I go for a cleaning I don't see the same faces...........am looking for another established dentist where I can feel more comfortable.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I’m going through the process now — full upper and lower. Quite honestly had I known the pain (extreme), the length of healing time (six months to a year), the length of time you really can’t eat anything solid (minimum three months of no biting or chewing), I would have opted for dentures. If you think you’re going to be around for more than ten years, then I think implants are a good way to go but if not, six months to a year of misery just seems like a dumb choice.

Having said that, check out Dr. Blanco at Magnolia Dental on 441 towards Summerfield. Good job, fairly reasonable prices, lovely staff. Downside to Magnolia, no gas. Shots only.

You have my sympathy Red. (I can't call you by name, the moderator yelled at me yesterday) I had a molar pulled three weeks ago. It had broken. I have had a lot of pain and I won't take opioids. Nurse said that if you had drilling into your leg bone you would be in pain, so that is understandable. But having your whole mouth done is overwhelming to me to think about. Feel this hug.