Missing tooth??? What to do and what not to do??

 MISSING TEETH?? CONSEQUENCES AND ACTIONS

Tooth loss can cause several problems if they are not replaced. The opposing tooth can gradually extrude due to having no contact with the opposite. This movement of the tooth can cause undesired contacts with other teeth, which may cause damage to them such as cavities, fractures, intrusions, mobility, gum problems etc. 

Another consequence may be that the adjacent teeth, due to having no contacts, will move to fill the empty spaces. This will cause bad dental contacts, joint problems, difficulties with hygiene and all the problems derived from it.

Treatment options

1.No replacement 

not bothering your cosmetic appearance-maybe it's super far back there and you-can't even tell it's missing or if you don't even notice it's gone because you don't have an opposing tooth to chew ,replace both or sometimes not really functional anyway.

So option one is to do nothing at all just leave the gap alone.

2. Partial dentures 

Dentures does not keep the bone level where it should be so people can get bone loss over time , although it will improve your cosmetic appearance and it can also help you chew too. The only problem lies is you have to remove the denture every night when you sleep so that your gum tissues can get rest.

3 Dental bridge

The best option to replace a missing tooth before implants came along is bridges.

The only problem lies is that you have crown both the adjacent teeth as pillars to make the bridge. So if something goes wrong in the future with one of the two teeth holding the bridge, you will loose the whole bridge supporting the crowns. Plus if you have crowns on healthy tooth you have get root canal treatment done for the particular tooth to get the bridge done again.

4 Dental Implants

The best option is to get an implant done if you can. In a standalone crown, it doesn’t place strain on any other teeth and doesn’t disturb the surrounding teeth and helps the bone level intact. An implant is a screw that directly goes into your bone and after it heals you get a crown.

If you’re eligible always provide health history to your dentist. They will take CT or 3D scan of your jaw before planning and placing an implant .

5. Save the tooth

 Tooth is question and there is an option . To save it with a root canal treatment. Always try to save the actual tooth first before you get an extraction. It’s always best to have your own teething you can, however if the tooth in question and is not treatable then only get it removed. Your dentist will guide you in right direction for decision making and treatment planning.