Q. I am 28 and my dentist has just told me that after 2 x-rays that I have abcesses above my 4 top front teeth. He says at the moment the abcess appears to be draining into the mouth but will get worse in time. He says that it is unlikely the teeth can be saved and will need to come out and be replaced by a removable plate. The teeth cause me no problems at present. He says he can refer me to the hospital to see what they say if I want. Should I just accept my dentists reccommendation and have the teeth out now or wait until they cause me grief. Or should I ask to be referred to the hospital? Also I’d much rather have dental implants rather than a plate but he made no mention of this. Is this an option? Obviuosly I wouldn’t mind normally but having to have the top 4 front teeth out in a row is rather a shock.