Monday, April 20, 2009

Should I get Dental Veneers for 2 missing teeth and crooked teeth?

I was thinking of getting veneers for my upper teeth. The thing is, I am missing total of 3 teeth and my teeth are very crooked.. so much that even though I have 3 missing teeth you cannot tell because they moved into the places of the missing teeth (I had tooth crowding before). My dentist told me I need braces, and then once space is made where my teeth are missing I will need dental implants.


But I thought that maybe just skipping the braces part and getting veneers would solve this faster .... can someone help me out on this. Will this work?

Should I get Dental Veneers for 2 missing teeth and crooked teeth?
go for the braces. it will make you feel a lot better about your teeth. and you will have your natural teeth instead of fake ones.


faster isnt always better. veneers are only a temporary fix, they will break eventually, and you%26#039;ll have to pay for new ones. whereas teeth last a lifetime. do the braces
Reply:yes, it may be more expensive and take less time. but it is totally up to you.



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Is it the missing teeth or what caused the teeth to go missing that causes health problems?

Missing teeth is linked to heart disease, stroke and dementia. I can%26#039;t find any data showing whether it%26#039;s the change in occlusion and mandibular/maxillary anatomy, osteopathic resorption or TMJ maladies that cause the problems; or the toxic oral fauna that caused the tooth loss. The studies usually equate missing teeth to problems rather than infection. That may be like saying there%26#039;s a correlation between caskets and death. It doesn%26#039;t signify the real cause. I%26#039;ve heard of a Tuft%26#039;s U. study that spoke of chronic pressure on the vagus nerve and obstructed cerebral blood supply leading to alzheimer%26#039;s and M.S.. If anyone%26#039;s heard anything, please inform.

Is it the missing teeth or what caused the teeth to go missing that causes health problems?
I believe it is supposed to be the bacteria that caused the loss to begin with. Here is one quote from an article I found:


%26quot;Yes, recent research suggests that the bacteria that cause gum infections can also lead to or worsen atherosclerosis, the arterial disease that leads to heart attacks and strokes.%26quot;





http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA353794



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Teeth aren't straight and oh yeah, missing teeth too (is this common?)?

well I have a question about something:





my teeth aren%26#039;t straight, and I was suggested to go and get braces but there is another problem. I got a full mouth x-ray and the dentist (a new one) said that I have alot of teeth missing. The thing is, my mouth is small so the teeth that I do have fit fine and If I had more then they wouldn%26#039;t. And the teeth that I do have don%26#039;t have roots either. Only about 3 of them do. So that means that, if I assume correctly then I have all my baby teeth still in my mouth. yikes..


I have 24 teeth in my mouth and I%26#039;m 20.





I was still encouraged to get braces from the dentist that did the x-ray and I think he%26#039;s mad! How can I get braces?!


I was thinking that they would fall out if I did get braces





(one question is well would they? or is this an irrational fear?)





since I don%26#039;t have roots to secure my teeth firmly into my jaw.





And is this very very rare to have a condition like mine?








thanks.

Teeth aren%26#039;t straight and oh yeah, missing teeth too (is this common?)?
Would like to see that full mouth x-ray of yours. It is not uncommon to have baby teeth in your age. Sometimes they are retained if the permanent teeth do not have enough potential to push the baby teeth out. Braces can be helpful in getting out the permanent teeth which are deep inside the bone. You need to visit an orthodontist for planning your treatment in a proper way.
Reply:When I was younger, the dentists never said that I had a missing tooth. At 13, I went to an orthodontist to get braces. That%26#039;s when they found out that I%26#039;m missing a tooth on the bottom row.





I had two options:


a) Squeeze my teeth so that it wouldn%26#039;t become lose when I%26#039;m old. But by doing this, I will have an even worse overbite.


b) Push it out, so that theres a space left. At 18, I will get a tooth implantation.





I chose option B, so they left a space. Theres a fake tooth (kinda) on my retainer, so it doesn%26#039;t look like i have a missing tooth.





Your problem seems a bit different though. I suggest you to go to a different dentist, and see if the results are the same. If they are, you should just listen to the dentist.








Hope that helps!


xoxox



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7 missing teeth =(?

I didnt realise I had 7 missing teeth until I went to the dentist recently. Except for one on the right, the others are not so obvious. I always thought I had ONE missing teeth not SEVEN. Anyways, how can I do from here? Also when do you think I should put braces. Lastly, how do I get whiter teeth and healthier gums?





p.s. i definitely need braces because my teeth overlaps the wrong way. it looks ok just that i want to put braces to correct it cuz the correct way looks nicer :D

7 missing teeth =(?
Hello





I had the same thing. I was born without having 6 of my natural teeth (or they actually never grew). My dentist said it was because of my bone (jaw) structure, that it was very small and didn%26#039;t have room for the missing teeth. No worries, it doesn%26#039;t affect anything to have these missing.





As for when you should get braces, it depends. How old are you? I had braces when I was 14 years old, on the other hand, my cousin just got hers (she%26#039;s 28 years old). The only consideration is if your wisdom teeth has grown in or not. If they are out already, that%26#039;s fine. If not, then the dentist might have to remove more of your teeth to accommodate them later.





Rub your gums each night gently with your finger tips.


Floss regularly and get a good cleaning once a year from a dentist.





To get whiter teeth, either buy the over the counter whiting gels/strips or ask your doctor.


Good luck
Reply:ask your dentist if you make payments, do you want to be best you can be, take your teeth fix and get braces
Reply:It all depends on which teeth are missing and how big the gaps are, if there are any gaps...
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Braces with missing teeth?

hey i have had braces for about 15 months im supposed to keep them for up to 24 months anyway the teeth on either side of my two front big teeth are missing so my orthodontist is pulling all of my teeth closer together so u cant notice the missing teeth but i%26#039;m soo worried that its not gonna look naturall because the teeth next to my two front teeth are pointy ( he said hes gonna file them down though ). anyone else ever have this situation ? he was gonna do implants but he said that it will look totally normal once finished but i%26#039;m still worried i really want perfect teeth thanks

Braces with missing teeth?
I dont have that exact problem but i have a similar one...I have WAY to much space in between my teeth...I have to keep my braces on and because when they get taken off there will be bunched up gums i have to get them laser removed...dont worry your gonna look great.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t heard of this being done, although I%26#039;m sure it%26#039;s possible. Does he have pictures of work like that he%26#039;s done in the past. My dentist was going to do some out of the ordinary work and he showed me pictures of the before and after from somebody else. I would also be hesitant. I%26#039;m sure it will look fine, but I dont%26#039; know if it will be %26quot;perfect%26quot;. If perfection is your goal I would go with the implants. It%26#039;s hard to fix the filed down teeth after it%26#039;s already done.
Reply:yeah, i had that problem. its not gonna look bad tho. its just gonna hurt a bit. your gonna need some tyalnol (or another pain killer) and alot of food you dont have to chew. like mashed potatoes, jello, pudding, ice cream. you know all that. just be prepared for it to hurt. but trust me once your teeth get filed down your gonna look great!
Reply:I have never had that problem but, I%26#039;m guessing that you are having nightmares. A little advise, let the Dr. do the work because then you are going to be worried about things that might happen. If it looks fake at the end then, worry.


Don%26#039;t worry. :)
Reply:Before you make a decision, I recommend that you get a second and third opinion, specifically from a cosmetic dentist in your local area if you%26#039;re concern how your teeth will look. A good cosmetic dentist should be able to tell you what all your options are, but also have your long-term health in mind. Don’t just go to a regular general dentist because it sounds that you are also concerned with the way your teeth look, which is what cosmetic dentists specifically look to do.





In a nutshell, from what I’ve learned in my similar situation, the ideal solution is to move your teeth to their natural position and go for implants where your natural incisors are. So rather than have your orthodontist pull your teeth forward, you may want to look into having your teeth pulled back to make room for implants (I believe you need at least 6mm of space). Having your teeth pulled foward may, like in my case create too much space to close and leaves the possibly that teeth will shift, especially if you don%26#039;t wear your retainer. Also, depending on the size of your K9s and incisors, they may look too big together to look natural.





You will probably be looking into veneers, implants, and/or bridges. You may need to develop a plan with your orthodontics to accommodate these possible solutions.





Improper treatment of your situation can result in jaw problems in the future and your teeth may begin grinding overtime in a way that may be unfavorable. If you are relatively young, take your time with this process because this concerns your health and look.





I am in a similar situation and did what your orthodontist is recommending, but I want perfect teeth like any other person would and his recommendation ended up complicating my situation more in terms of time and money spent. Also, there are plenty advances in dentistry to suggest that you have a variety of options.





I strongly urge you to get a second and third (and fourth and so on…) opinion from a cosmetic dentist. Beware as many dentists will claim to be cosmetic dentists, but you’ll want to find a dentist who actively participates in advanced training (beyond regular dental school) and affiliated with reputable cosmetic dentistry association. I personally met several cosmetic dentists for my situation (even Dr. 90210) and you begin to realize that there are better qualified dentists than the average. Keep in mind, as one dentist told me, cosmetic dentistry is like a religion and all of them claim their method/training is way to go, but in several cases, there are several approaches you can take.





When finding a dentist, look for those who have accreditation to organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). I looked at the credentials and affiliations of some dentists who I know were good (they’re usually listed on their websites, displayed certificates on their walls, or resume upon request), and searched for dentists who had similar accreditations. In my experience, there were several dentist who received advanced training with Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and/or Esthetic Professionals.





Also, if/when you meet with the cosmetic dentists, be sure to see some of the work they’ve done (photographs of cases they’ve worked on).





Be warned that most insurance don’t cover cosmetic procedures. So you may have to look into payment plans if necessary. Of course, it will come down to you what you want to pay, but I caution you to remember the old adage, you get what you pay for.





Do your shopping and educate yourself along the way. At the very least get a second and third opinion, and do lots of internet research when you shop and locate a doctor.



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7 missing teeth!?

7 missing teeth =(?


I didnt realise I had 7 missing teeth until I went to the dentist recently. Except for one on the right, the others are not so obvious. I always thought I had ONE missing teeth not SEVEN. Anyways, how can I do from here? Also when do you think I should put braces. Lastly, how do I get whiter teeth and healthier gums?





p.s. i definitely need braces because my teeth overlaps the wrong way. it looks ok just that i want to put braces to correct it cuz the correct way looks nicer :D

7 missing teeth!?
Your dentist can suggest ways to whiten your teeth. If you smoke or drink cofee, tea or even soda, it may discolor your teeth. Talk to the dentist about this too.





Braces would have to be recommended by a dentist, but put on by a orthodontist. I had my put on in 7th grade and taken off before I enderered 9th grade.





As to missing teeth... I had to have 8 teeth pulled just to have all of my teeth fit into my mouth and not overlap etc.... so maybe you are fortunate they are missing.. it may give more room for adjustments with out having to go thru extractions.





Finally, as to getting healthier gums.... FLOSS, FLOSS, FLOSS and it does not hurt to gargle with something like Listerine [read the bottle it will tell you what it can do for gingivitus... ie gum disease].





I hope that helps some....
Reply:I feel that your dentist is in better position to advice you rather us.
Reply:I would speak with my dentist regarding the best treatment for the missing teeth. Your teeth are crowding because you have had teeth extracted and haven%26#039;t replaced them. When there is a space between your natural teeth, they will shift and drift. Your first priority should be to replace your missing teeth, and then consult an orthodontist to address the crowding and overlapping. Fixed bridges or implants are the best conventional treatment for missing teeth.


If you are interested in whiter teeth, you should have your dentist whiten your teeth professionally before you have any bridgework or implants placed. These prosthetics are made of porcelain, and once the shade is determined, the porcelain will not whiten. Your dentist can match the shade to your natural tooth color after the whitening process is complete.


Your most important question was regarding your gums. If your gums are unhealthy, it doesn%26#039;t matter how great the dental work is, it will fail. Think of it this way: you wouldn%26#039;t build a house on an unstable foundation, so you shouldn%26#039;t invest in bridges/implants until your gums are in a healthy state. Again, your dentist and hygienist should be able to tell you the current condition of your gums. Ask them to do a 6 point periodontal charting on you. This will measeure the tissue attachment at 6 areas of each tooth you have. Anything above a 4mm pocket is a sign of a problem. 1-3mm is within normal limits. Anything above a 4mm pocket is impossible to reach with floss and homecare, therefore, periodontal therapy may be necessary. The higher the number, the worse the condition. If you have pockets above a 7mm reading, I would suggest seeking the expertise of a periodontist.



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Missing Teeth Unseen..... :(?

I am about to go out with this great guy, but my dilemma is I am missing teeth..3 on bottom left, 3 on bottom right, and the whole right side and 1 on top of left side, this is not noticeable since they are in the back and you can%26#039;t tell, and I was wondering should I tell this guy I am missing teeth or wait to see if it comes up in the future?? The reason for this is not bad hygiene, I was born with no calcium in my teeth and have very soft enamel and have a deformed jaw that grew uneven,and bc of this it has affected my teeth, my dentist when i was young told me that I would start losing my teeth after 30 years of age. And thats when I started to lose them. It really affects my self esteem and I fear that no man will care about or fall in love with me bc of it, I have insurance and work on getting them taken care of but dentures cost alot and I am a single mother. so i don%26#039;t have alot of money...I need help! someone please help me out..I am a beautiful , just hate not having teeth.

Missing Teeth Unseen..... :(?
Do not worry if he really likes you he wont mind you not having some teeth so you mustn%26#039;t lose your self esteem because of this!!!DON%26#039;T WORRY.IF he does he wont turn out to be a good boyfriend!Believe me
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t sound like that big a deal to me.





I once dated a girl who turned out to have hair ALL OVER her butt!! So, see? Lots of people are worse off than you.....
Reply:In my opinion this is a private matter that could stay that way until the two of you get to know one another better. What if you tell him right away and then regret it later?


Another thing...if you were to tell him that you are missing teeth and why you are missing teeth and he take it poorly, well, then he is not worth your time! If he can%26#039;t be understanding and excepting of such a thing...just wait until something bigger comes along at a later date.





Good luck!



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