Dentristy question.

[evilgenius]

Im 35 and I still have a baby tooth 2 over from my front teeth. It has no root now and is a little shaky. Im considering asking my dentist to pull it out but Im not sure what he can put it its place as I don't want any spaces at the front of my mouth.

Any ideas what he could put in place?

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by evilgenius

Any ideas what he could put in place?

A prize for the most original suggestion perhaps

[Bald Monkey]

Dental Implant

Titanium 'socket' fitted into the jaw bone, and then a small stud is screwed firmly into that, a flase tooth can then be fixed onto that stud, and voila you have a new tooth. With no extra strain put on the teeth next to it. Expensive but the 'proper job'

[evilgenius]

How much is it approximately?

[Bald Monkey]

How long's a piece of string.

I expect it to be around the £2K mark, but speak to your dentist, he should be able to give you a quote based on what needs doing. It'll take a while too, as you have to let the bone and implant bond together before putting the tooth on so a temporary denture etc may be considered, which obviously adds to the price.

I had a tooth knocked out and as the tooth went back the root went forwards, destroying the possible socket of bone for the implant, so I had to have a bone graft from my chin prior to the implant. It took a long time and cost in excess of £3K, but considering I was only 20 something at the time, I figured I'd get my monies worth. Or I hope I will

Of course the dentist will also want to do any other work required first, so with fillings costing around £100 if you haven't been to a denitist for a while it could all add up.

And non of it was covered in the Taxes I pay for the NHS etc, as apprently you don't need teeth to live

[alexs2]

As above,you really need to talk to your own dentist.

The forums really aren't the best place to be seeking advice on these matters as some forms of dental prosthetics are not neccessarily appropriate for all patients.