My tooth fell out and its not one of the upper front two, but right next to it. Are Bridges expensive? I hate smiling. And it is so embarrasing
2006-08-10 05:26:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
my tooth already fell out it has been about three weeks
2006-08-10 05:37:21 · update #1
Bridges are about $2000.00 or more. Implants are around $3000 to $4000. A flipper is the cheapest and faster way to get a tooth. It is removable but unless someone is looking real close, they wont know it isnt real. They are about $500-900.
2006-08-10 05:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you realize that to get a bridge they have to shave down the teeth beside the missing tooth. Often times if the bridge fails then so do those teeth. Consider either implant as this is a permanent solution to your lost tooth. Remember that now that the tooth is gone the bone under it will begin to deteriorate. An implant keeps that bone stable.
Try a dental clinic if you need help financially.
2006-08-10 12:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bridge is pretty expensive, if you have a good permanent one put in...you're probably looking around 700-900 bucks. If you go for a removable one, (kind of like a retainer), you're probably looking to pay around 300 to 400 dollars. I one of my front teeth in a motorcycle accident a couple of years ago and had a bridge put in. It's been great, no one can tell that its not a real tooth. Go through the phone book and call dentists, ask what they charge for their services. Ask if any of them accept payments, and explain your situation. You may be surprised.
Good Luck!
2006-08-10 12:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by Priest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have seen your dentist as soon as the tooth came out, there might have been a possibility to have it replaced or repaired. Dental bridges are expensive, it depends on how much you want your smile back.
Healthy adult teeth don't just fall out by themselves. You must have had some trauma to the mouth or some type of gum disease. See your dentist.
2006-08-10 12:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes bridges can be expensive. Why don't you look into getting a partial denture with just that one tooth on it until you can afford to have a bridge done. This would probably be a cheaper alternative. Good luck
2006-08-10 20:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nowdays, there are so many ways to get your teeth fixed. go to a dentist to get a free consultation. When i lived in NY, the dental college at Stony Brook would offer dental work very cheap. you were worked on by an actual dentist while students watched the procedure, so it's not like a student is doing the work! I'm not sure where you live, but you can find something like that near you i'm sure! good luck. Just don't smile too much till you get it done if it worries you.
2006-08-10 12:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by Nygirlgonesouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two upper front teeth fell out and I walked about like that for four years. First there were medical reasons why they could not be fixed, then I got used to The Gap.
Believe it or not, a few women told me it looked "cute" and a man told me to leave it alone because it "added character."
So- the embarrassment is all in your head. Don't worry, and get it fixed in your own good time.
PS: I am not joking.
2006-08-10 12:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Hermit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put your tooth in a glass of milk and take it right to the dentist. He may be able to fix everything. Hurry, if too much time passes it will be too late.
2006-08-10 12:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your tooth in a glass of milk it works trust me itll also mate it helthyer bridges are also very expensive but well worth it
2006-08-10 12:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
bridges sometimes can be 500$ per tooth..but it's worth it...
2006-08-10 12:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by mandy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋