If you choose not to replace the missing teeth you can manage on around 20 teeth if they have good functional contacts when your jaw closes to chew.
Replacing the missing teeth depends on whether there is a tooth either side of the gap. If there is and the teeth are in reasonable condition, you could have a bridge. If there is no back tooth you would require an implant or a denture, your suitability for either option requires a thorough examination and possible special jaw scans in the case of dental implants“>implants.
We offer a free consultation as a first step , you can then discuss costs carry out further tests & decide on your options
Regards
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610
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Truida
May 2nd, 2008
Hi Doctor,
I just broke a piece of tooth off the 2nd last tooth from the back of my mouth. Half the filling is exposed but not painful. The exact same tooth on the opposite side has also got a filling and is more or less equal to my gum. I am extremely scared to go to the dentist and cannot afford it at this stage either. Right next to the broken tooth for the last year, since I experienced a terrible ear ache I had this ‘looks like a pimple ‘ on my gum. One day it is swolen and the other day it is flat. I am really worried about that too. I am scared to leave it, but more scared to go to the dentist. I am 34, would I need dentures? Does this ‘pimple’ affect my teeth?