Q. 6 months ago I lost a lower front tooth. My dentist gave me a temporary implant. I was told there was an infection on the root, so I was given antibiotics and yesterday had the root out and was given a hideous denture to wear that I am told I have to wear for up to one year (!!) He says he cannot do an implant or bridge because my teeth are too small – I certainly do not have small teeth – I have had a lot of work done over the years and no dentist has ever remarked on my ‘small’ teeth. I went back to my dentist’s surgery this morning to ask for help as I took the denture out to clean and cannot get it back in – it has cut into my gum and is pressing hard on my other teeth. I was told he was too busy so they made an appointment with another dentist in the practice. I went to the appointment sat waiting for one hour and was then told she refuses to see me as I am not her patient! (BAD PRACTICE!) That a dentist can leave a patient in this state is quite disgusting. My question is….Please could you tell me why I have to wait a year for an implant? My dentist has not explained properly and I do not understand. I am 44, consider myself fairly attractive, and have a big problem with wearing an awful denture (It hurts, does not fit properly and is very, very uncomfortable)