Q. Hello, I am 29 and have a baby tooth where my upper canine should be. My upper canine is in my mouth (so to speak) but it has grown in my gums above my normal set of teeth. I had the gum cut open when I was young to allow the tooth to come through and I was supposed to have my baby tooth removed and have the other tooth brought down and secured in place with a brace. I never had this done. This was 15 years ago. Now my baby tooth has gone black and I want to get this rectified. The dentist I am registered with keeps saying he will forward me on to an orthodentist but he hasn’t done this yet despite numerous requests. This problem is really affecting my confidence as my baby tooth looks awful and it is close to the front of my mouth. I want to get this sorted asap, and was wandering whether you would advise having both teeth removed and an implant put in, or how I can get in touch with an orthodentist who can help me. I have no problem with having an implant if that is going to be the best course of action, but I need help in making the decision. I don’t care if the tooth is my own or an implant, just as long as it looks good. Please can you offer me any advice. I would like to know which is the best path to go down and what the likely cost will be. Kind Regards