About 10 years ago I had a root canal that went horribly awry. I ended up losing the tooth completely because I waited to long to get it properly capped. Anyways I've been without a molar for the past ten years and it hasn't bothered me, but I'm 33 now and I'm wondering if it can lead to problems in the future. I've been thinking about gettting an implant (dental). Has anyone had problems with associated with tooth loss?
2006-10-12 14:37:24 · 5 answers · asked by Denny M 3 in Health ➔ Dental
If you don't fill in the space it can cause the other teeth beside the space to collapse into it causing your bite to be shifted, it can also cause the tooth above the space to super erupt which means it can grow longer because it has nothing to bite against. Being as young as you are it could benefit you greatly to get an implant. It is a great way to replace missing teeth.
2006-10-12 14:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by jojo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as replacing the tooth it depends on where in the mouth it is. If is a lower molar then what will eventually happen is shifting of the teeth, when you chew you are constantly touching your teeth together and when there is no tooth for contact the tooth in the upper will over time come down in the mouth and you can risk losing it. You can also risk gum problems. You should consider having a consult to discuss your options, implants are a great option as long as there is enough bone for the implant to be placed.
2006-10-12 22:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by ponyup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are gumming your food yes an implant would be wise......however losing a tooth is sad but not dangerous at this point........from this point on you must take good care of your teeth and plz don't go back to a dentist you don't trust!
2006-10-12 21:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by crownvic64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hope this helps.
2006-10-14 03:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do get a replacement your teeth can shift. do it now cause it can effect all of your teeth. good luck
2006-10-12 21:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mars 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋