I've had my tooth extracted and i'm sure i won't be growing back. I kinda regret the decision and find it hard to eat on that side of my mouth. Is there anything i can do to the gap, some kind of plate, anything??? i can hardly chew...comfortably.
2006-10-21 18:07:05 · 10 answers · asked by In-Vince-Able 2 in Health ➔ Dental
for the record, i didn't keep the lost tooth i'm pretty sure it won't be growing back, as much as i wish it would.
2006-10-21 18:13:11 · update #1
How much $ would that cost???
2006-10-22 11:48:20 · update #2
I will speak in general terms, as I have not seen your teeth and I do not know exactly what your situation is.
You could consider a "plate" to replace the missing tooth. If you only have one missing tooth, though, I'd consider something other than a removeable "plate."
You might be able to use a bridge here. This involves putting a crown or other restoration on a tooth on each side of the space and then gluing in the whole deal to replace the missing tooth. It is called "permanent" because you don't takeit out every night. It won't last forever, but they can last 20-30 years.
You could also consider using an implant. If you are considering a bridge to replace a single tooth, your situation might lend itself to tooth replacement by an implant. I would leave it up to your dentist to say if this is suitable for the site where you are missing a tooth. The cost would not be too much more than a conventional bridge in most cases and you do not have to alter the adjacent teeth at all.
2006-10-21 18:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a plate with a false tooth to fill the gap
2006-10-21 18:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to spend a lot of money you could get an permanent implant. If you don't, you could just get used to chewing on the other side.
2006-10-21 18:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by tomato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a partial plate and put the old tooth under your pillow for the tooth fairy.
2006-10-21 18:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by brooster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i'll tell u something i never thought i would lose my teeth had beauitful teeth yt got sick and old yet I Thank the good lord for every day because 2 me u r only as yong as u feel n u dont have to be old for things to happen ..Smile Have a great Day.....
2016-05-21 21:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by Darlene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best recourse to date is the implant contact a reputable
oral surgeon
I've got two that are better than the real thing (they don't decay)
2006-10-21 18:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until it heals, then check with your dentist and see what
he says.. he might reccommend a bridge, or possibly
an implant
2006-10-21 18:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mary S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a bridge or a falsey or have all your teeth pulled and wear dentures.
2006-10-21 18:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your dentist and hopefully they wuold be able to add a fake one =D
2006-10-21 18:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by Simply mEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it under your pillow.
2006-10-21 18:11:23 · answer #10 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋