Dental question

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

At this point in your life, would you get a dental implant or just have them pull the tooth and be done with it?

Do you now have caps, bridges, or just fillings?

How do you feel about false teeth?

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

If I were elderly -- which I am --- if the tooth was in a spot that was not visible to others --- I would just get it pulled.

I am now in the process of getting a crown on a back tooth. it was in bad shape and the dentist said it would mess up my bite, I would have a hard time with chewing, etc, without so I am doing it while I have somehwat of an insurance plan. it does not cover it all but some.

I would not at this point in my life do a bunch of cosmetic things on my teeth, but merely get regular checkups and what needed to be done.

Oh, forgot about your question about false teeth. I think it is always better to have your own. But if necessary, then, of course, there is nothing wrong with having them. I have a friend who has a bridge and she does not have any problems with it.

Good luck if you are contemplating dental procedures! Not my favorie thing to do, for sure!

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Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@qualitygal @AngelPuppy1, my dentist told me it is better to look after and keep your own teeth as it changes the bone structure in your face and not in a good way. Could be self serving but I don't think so. LM

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

I'm 77+. I have several caps and a bridge. I'd consult with my dentist about options, implications for each option and make the best choice possible for my personal situation.

I WOULDN'T ask people on a message board.

kcladyz · ‎04-30-2012

on a fsa card every year so I can afford a crown when a tooth goes bad. I have had teeth pulled

Gabidog · ‎04-21-2010

I had a root canal then a crown that apparently was not done right since the post was fractured and the entire tooth had to be extracted. I was debating to have an implant but when I was told that too had no guarantee of success I opted for no more money wasted since it was in the back of my jaw.

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@qualitygal

Had my back molar pulled and an implant done in a more visible tooth. HTH

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jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@qualitygal wrote:
At this point in your life, would you get a dental implant or just have them pull the tooth and be done with it?

Do you now have caps, bridges, or just fillings?

How do you feel about false teeth?

missing teeth change the structure of your face

look at anyone who has missing teeth

IMW · ‎06-15-2014

I am almost 66, and feel very strongly re saving any and all teeth. I feel once you pull a tooth it’s ’ gone never to grow back.

I have an implant it is the best tooth in my mouth.

Once teeth are removed the bone structure of the face shrinks and nothing can be done, google pictures of people without teeth. Also, eating becomes a real chore without teeth, especially back teeth. False teeth are not easy to get used to. Some people click as they speak, many don’t look natural partials break etc.

My feeling is that caring for your teeth as long as possible is an investment in your health and appearance.

We spend on beauty products, on cars, gifts, houses etc, why not on ourselves.

walkingal · ‎03-09-2010

I would consider implants. Just make sure you go to a specialist. I have two implants which were performed by my regular dentist. This was some time ago when implants were relatively new. I have problems with them. If I had it to do over, I would have gone to a specialist.