I have two baby teeth and im 26 years old how can i keep them from falling out I don't have any insurance..

Question

when i was little my dentist told me to make sure they don't fall out or I wont get any new teeth to replace them.

no i dont have any adult teeth under it, and one of them is shifted forward so i really dont want to lose this tooth cause it would be embarrising...

Answer 1

You can't keep them from falling out. If there are no permanent teeth to push them out you could keep them for many years.Primary teeth typically get root resorption so that there ultimately isn't any root in the bone to hold them in. Dental insurance usually won't cover congenital problems so that really won't help you. When you do get insurance you could look into implants or a bridge to replace them. Don't worry about it there isn't much you can do.

Answer 2

They are supposed to fall out and if they haven't it's likely because the have the adult teeth under the gums growing in sideways and you'll need a dentist before the pain sets in. My daughter had that. But if you have no pain, then why not just let yourself have baby teeth it's ok.
Dental insurance can be cheap, it usually only covers half of the costs of procedures. Just get cheap insurance and take care of one thing at a time that you can afford, not all at once.
Remember! The longer you wait to take care of your teeth, the more it will cost you later when you go.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Well my husband actually still has one of his baby teeth too!
He keeps it just by brushing and flossing regularly. However the dentist has asked him to get it pulled so that the adult tooth underneath it can come through. But he won't get it done. If it has not fallen out yet it probably won't untill it is pulled out by a dentist. Good Luck! Hey also check around maybe there is a dentist in your area that would give you a deal if he knows you don't have dental insurance.

Answer 4

You don't need insurance. If or when they fall out of their own accord, then put them under your pillow and the Tooth Faerie will give you some money.

Now I know why all of the guys call you "Baby".

If your dentist told you that he was probably pulling your leg instead of your teeth, or you misunderstood him. At any rate, an x-ray would show if there is a tooth underneath it.

Answer 5

Have good home care for your teeth will help keep them in there as long as possible. Eventually, they will fall out, so you can start saving money now to replace them. Ideally, implants are the way to go. At your next cleaning appointment, talk to your dentist about this.

Answer 6

These 2 teeth, are they in a crucial place in your mouth? Are they loose or causing you pain? I was wondering why you thought they may be a problem and if they are necessary for either eating or cosmetic reasons. I guess some more info. would help. My mom had a friend who never lost her baby teeth. Her other teeth just came in as well and there was never a problem. I hope you have the same good fortune that she has had.

Answer 7

Why don't you want them to fall out? They're supposed to, and they should on their own. If they don't fall out, but aren't bothering you, then I'd assume you're fine. Unless they get infected or something, in which case you'd have to go see the dentist/oral surgeon. But you wouldn't need insurance unless they caused a problem, which would be incentive for them to come out, not stay in.

Answer 8

Do you have adult teeth under them?

You may qualify for free dental work at a clinic...
I recently volunteered at the mission of mercy in Texas that gives free dental exams and work to those who can't afford it.

Best of Luck

Answer 9

If they're not loose, I wouldn't worry about it. I had to get a baby tooth pulled because it wasn't going to come out on it's own, and my dad is 57 and still has a baby tooth...

Answer 10

Don't worry, you'll lose it and it will be replaced with another one...you don't need insurance for that anyway....let it be.