Since 3 pieces of my teeth has rotted out and I have a hole on my other tooth would I be able to get teeth to replace those without having to wear dentures?
I do not drink milk and I do drink lots of soda pop, I try to brush my teeth at least twice a day and I often chew Trident gum.
2007-10-02 19:11:58 · 12 answers · asked by Fell In Love 7 in Health ➔ Dental
I am a male adult in my 20s
2007-10-02 19:17:44 · update #1
Unfortunately I have never gone to the dentist before and I am having plans on seeing the dentist
2007-10-02 19:18:54 · update #2
Yes you can get dental implants!
WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?
An implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. Implants provide support and stability for dentures and act as roots for artificial teeth. The best studied and most successful implants are titanium screw shaped implants and we use these. They are rather small (about ¼ inch diameter x ¾ inch long), but carefully designed, very strong and extremely well made.
Replacing teeth with implants involves three parts; the implant in bone, the abutment which passes through the gums, and the artificial tooth itself. The components are made of titanium, a metal which is well tolerated by your body. They look like simple screws, but are carefully engineered and machined to high tolerances so the parts fit together and stay together well.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Whether you are missing one tooth or all of your teeth, you can benefit from dental implants. Dental implants add health value to your existing oral health status. If you are missing only one tooth, the placement of an implant provides an esthetic replacement and prevents damage to the other teeth that can occur when conventional bridges are used.
Hope this helps, here is the link: http://www.dent.unc.edu/portfolios/cooper/implants/
2007-10-02 19:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by Presto's Girl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on whether you have gum disease on the other teeth. I think you need to talk to the dentist about your situation because all mouths are not the same. maybe a bridge can be used maybe not, it all depends on your specific case. go to a dentist!!!! how often do you go to the dentist? do you get your teeth cleaned every 6 months? probably not if they are decayed. To have implants that is very expensive. I was just quoted 19,000 to get three dental implants(replace three teeth and it is because of gum disease and I cannot have a bridge because the bone is receding. so yes it is expensive and you should have gone to the dentist years ago but hind sight is amazing right? good luck to you.
2007-10-03 02:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by katie d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't indicate your age. If you're an adult you won't grow new teeth, of course. Check with your dentist, it's possible you can get your teeth repaired via root canal/crown work. The final option is either implants (if you're rich) or dentures (if you're not rich).
If you brush after every meal and limit pop to meal times, your dental health will go up. Flossing will help, too, try to floss every night just before bedtime.
2007-10-03 02:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mycroft 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do have dental implants and bridges that can replace the teeth, I have heard that implants are $1000 per tooth and most insurance only covers 50% or the cost of restorative dental work.
2007-10-03 02:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by poisonous_tree_frog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can have replace teeth, I believe dentist require that you have strong bones within your jaw to allow them to drill in a screw for the placement of your teeth.
2007-10-03 02:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by tigershark1901 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the position of those rotted tooth. If they are consecutive, then the answer would be no as there would not be any support tooth to hold your replacement.
2007-10-03 02:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by GuruORGeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DENTURES MAY NOT BE NEEDED THIS SOON AS THERE MAY BE WAYS TO FIX THESE TEETH.
YOUR PLANS TO SEE A DENTIST ARE VERY PRUDENT.
IF COSTS BECOME TOO GREAT, EXTRACTION AND PARTIAL DENTURES MAY BE AN OPTION.
2007-10-03 02:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you probably want this done for free because you are american. Get a f#&^%$$ life. Come see me with my baseball bat, I`ll take care of your tooth problem , and you can get it all fixed under the victims support claim
2007-10-03 02:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a partial denture, or you could always get implants, which are pricey, but permanent.
2007-10-03 07:26:44 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course you can. Just go to the dentist, and they'll help you.
2007-10-03 02:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋