Putting Dentures Back In
What would they do? Ten points best answer.?
Ok, this is a dumb question, but I’m just curious what a dentist/orthodontist would do in this situation.
Ok, let’s pretend I have 2 crooked teeth and they are the ONLY reason why I’m getting braces is because of those 2 slightly crooked teeth…but anyway, on to the point.
Let’s pretend someone threw a iceball (not snowball) at your face, and it’s hits those two SLIGHTLY crooked teeth and they break right were the gum begins, so the roots are still in there, but the seeable tooth is gone. If I went to the dentist, what would they do? Would they pull the roots out and put in dentures, or would they do something else? If they did put in fake teeth, would they straighten those fake teeth out so I WOULDN’T need braces, or would they put them back in the exact same position so I would still need braces?
Thanks.
Also, could a dentist fix it, or would I need to go to an orthadontist?
Would insurance pay for most of it?
ok lets see here…. If the majority of the tooth is gone and there is not enough tooth structure to crown the teeth- then Yes the DDS will remove the remaining roots. The next option would be up to you. #1) leave your teeth alone #2) get a removal flipper/stay-plate [with these you should not eat for fear they will break, they are also the least expensive option] #3) get a 4 unit Bridge made [can put stress on the surrounding teeth and a DDS will have to see if it is an option for your particular mouth] #4) dental implants [i think the best but most expensive option where a Titanium screw is placed where the roots were and then a crown is made to go over them- these are a permanent option]
Insurance USUALLY covers 80% on extractions and 50% on major work such as prosthetics. Many insurances do not cover implants and may have waiting periods, exclusions, and yearly maximums. Flipper can cost- $150-$250, Bridge- $2000-$3500 for entire appliance, Dental Implants- $3500-$9000 per tooth! These could all be made straight and fix your “crooked” teeth scenario. A General DDS would usually fix this problem but may refer out to a specialist.