Issues if I don't get a Dental Implant?

Question

I'm 28 and tooth #20 never existed. I still have my baby tooth, it is so small and my teeth are a little crowded. What would be the issues of not getting an implant when the baby tooth finally falls out? Any other options?

Answer 1

Hi,

If your baby tooth falls out you will have at least four options:

1-Do  nothing and allow the surrounding teeth to migrate and tilt to try to close the space.  This may result in a bad bite. The bad bite can be trouble free or it can create additional problems such as TMJ problems.

2-Get orthodontics to close the space and correct the crowding.( You may be asked to remove the same tooth on the other side to make things even with your bite).

3-Place an implant to replace the missing tooth.

4-Get a bridge to replace the missing tooth. (Not recommended if the adjacent teeth are healthy and without any damage.

Hope this helps.

Dr. Carlos Boudet
West Palm Beach , FL
(561) 968 6022
boudetdds.com