How can I replace my missing tooth?
Teeth are lost either due to accident, disease, habits, failed restorative treatments or the ageing process when there is wear and tear. Edentulous or missing teeth spaces have to be replaced in order to restore form and function. The loss of even one tooth in your jaw has far reaching effects . Imbalance in the chewing pattern, the stress on the remaining teeth, migration of adjacent teeth into these gaps changes in facial contours – all these are potential risks and can cause many complications. Gaps between teeth can be restored with removable partial denture, a fixed bridge if there are sufficient teeth to support or by today’s most popular method of choice, the Dental Implant.
What if I lost a tooth due to cavities?
These types of teeth cannot be saved. If a tooth is lost due to cavities, it implies that a lot of tooth structure has been damaged by the cavity causing the tooth to fracture. Depending on how the tooth fractures, it may be able to recreate this tooth with a filling, a crown, or a root canal and crown. If the fracture is very deep, then it may be needed to extract this tooth and replace it with a dental implant, a bridge, or a denture.
My tooth has been shaking for a long time and just came out today while eating something soft. Can I still save it?
This situation sounds like chronic gum (periodontal) disease. These types of teeth cannot be re-implanted back into the socket. They need to be replaced with a dental implant, crown or bridge. The Acharya Dental team will ensure that you are educated on proper oral hygiene techniques including tooth brushing and flossing to ensure that you don’t lose any more teeth and your replacement teeth serve you for a long time to come.
We will also check that your blood sugar levels are within normal limits in case you are a diabetic, as high blood sugar levels are strongly linked to gum disease.
I lost a back tooth, but it doesn’t bother me. Do I need to get it replaced?
- Your chewing efficiency may become reduced due to this missing tooth. It may take longer to chew food.
- The teeth on either side of the missing tooth will tend to grow into the space previously occupied by the missing tooth, leading to a permanent change in your bite.
- The teeth opposite the missing tooth will tend to grow into the space previously occupied by the missing tooth, also leading to permanent changes in your bite.
- The opposite teeth and the teeth on either side of the missing tooth may develop open contacts. This can lead to dental caries of adjacent and opposite teeth.
What are my options to replace missing teeth?
- Dental crowns, if a portion of the tooth root still remains.
- Dental implants, where a titanium insert is placed in the jaw bone and ceramic teeth are attached to this insert.
- Bridges can be used to replace missing teeth by using the adjacent teeth as a means of support.
- Dentures are removable devices that can replace missing teeth. They are made of acrylic and rest on the gum tissue directly.
- In some cases, a tooth from one location can be transplanted to another location in the mouth. For example, a wisdom tooth or 3rd molar is not considered a very critical tooth for function and esthetics, and can be transplanted to the 2nd molar site.
How soon should I replace a missing tooth?
The sooner the better. The earlier you can show the spaces with missing teeth in your mouth to our trained team, the faster we can replace them for you. This is because if a tooth is just recently lost, not many regressive changes would have taken place yet and the ease and cost of replacing these missing teeth is minimal.
What is the cost to replace a missing tooth?
Depending on the method use to replace the missing teeth, there is a wide variation in the costs involved. In general, teeth replacement costs in India and teeth surgery costs in India are about 4-5 times less than the costs for the same procedure in the USA. Fillings and natural teeth implantation are relatively inexpensive compared to dental implants and bridges. At Acharya Dental, we will assess your specific case and provide you a with a suitable treatment plan addressing all of your questions.
I went to him traumatized by my previous experiences with a prosthodontist from South Africa, who had brought so much damage to both my dental health and my mental wellbeing. I was also suffering from a serious TMJ disorder.
Dr Varun underwent a full mouth restoration in the most gentle and professional way. He repaired my occlusion and this improved my mental balance, so important after the traumatic experience mentioned above. He also did a tooth extraction and an implant, both in a very smooth and highly knowledgeable way.
Dr. Varun is the kind of doctor who puts the patient’s healing and mental wellbeing before the material gain. He also has quite high resources of patience, a very calm approach, and he allocates more than enough time with each patient. All this provides such a safe space for his patients, so important for dental work.
His practice- a state of the art practice. He makes sure that all procedures take place in an extremely clean environment, an aspect so important for India. The pricing is not as high as in other countries, that is why he has many foreign patients who come to India for the same high standard of service (or even higher) at a much lower pricing than in their home countries.
Last but not least, Dr. Varun Acharya completed his postgraduate studies at NYU in the US. One can recognize in him a deep interest in the latest research of his field of work and in staying up-to-date with latest dental methodology.
Today I look back to the year that is ending with gratitude towards the people who helped me have a better year than the previous one. And Dr. Varun is definitely high on that list. Thank you very much.
I went to him traumatized by my previous experiences with a prosthodontist from South Africa, who had brought so much damage to both my dental health and my mental wellbeing. I was also suffering from a serious TMJ disorder.
Dr Varun underwent a full mouth restoration in the most gentle and professional way. He repaired my occlusion and this improved my mental balance, so important after the traumatic experience mentioned above. He also did a tooth extraction and an implant, both in a very smooth and highly knowledgeable way.
Dr. Varun is the kind of doctor who puts the patient’s healing and mental wellbeing before the material gain. He also has quite high resources of patience, a very calm approach, and he allocates more than enough time with each patient. All this provides such a safe space for his patients, so important for dental work.
His practice- a state of the art practice. He makes sure that all procedures take place in an extremely clean environment, an aspect so important for India. The pricing is not as high as in other countries, that is why he has many foreign patients who come to India for the same high standard of service (or even higher) at a much lower pricing than in their home countries.
Last but not least, Dr. Varun Acharya completed his postgraduate studies at NYU in the US. One can recognize in him a deep interest in the latest research of his field of work and in staying up-to-date with latest dental methodology.
Today I look back to the year that is ending with gratitude towards the people who helped me have a better year than the previous one. And Dr. Varun is definitely high on that list. Thank you very much.
Dr.Mahesh was very professional, gentle and explained everything clearly. The clinic was clean and well-maintained. Highly recommended!
Dr.Mahesh was very professional, gentle and explained everything clearly. The clinic was clean and well-maintained. Highly recommended!
From the moment I stepped in, I felt at ease with their clean and friendly ambiance. The warm welcome from the staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. I was particularly impressed by the smiling way Dr Vijealakshmi Acharya tackled my dental issue, which had always been a nightmare for me before .
Dr Varun Acharya gave the finishing touch with gentleness , professionalism, and genuine care. I got back my smile and confidence through the expert treatment of both, Dr Vijealakshmi and Dr Varun.
Their expertise shone through the painless treatment I received, which was a huge relief!
I was also impressed by the reminders for my next appointment, which showed their attention to details and dedication to patient care.
To anyone seeking top-notch dental care : Acharya Dental provides exceptional service, expertise, and warm hospitality which make them truly stand out!
From the moment I stepped in, I felt at ease with their clean and friendly ambiance. The warm welcome from the staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. I was particularly impressed by the smiling way Dr Vijealakshmi Acharya tackled my dental issue, which had always been a nightmare for me before .
Dr Varun Acharya gave the finishing touch with gentleness , professionalism, and genuine care. I got back my smile and confidence through the expert treatment of both, Dr Vijealakshmi and Dr Varun.
Their expertise shone through the painless treatment I received, which was a huge relief!
I was also impressed by the reminders for my next appointment, which showed their attention to details and dedication to patient care.
To anyone seeking top-notch dental care : Acharya Dental provides exceptional service, expertise, and warm hospitality which make them truly stand out!
I was fortunate enough to get my smile correction done by Dr. Varun Acharya, who was absolutely patient, kind, and gentle throughout the entire procedure. It’s incredibly hard to believe that I had undergone an entire dental procedure with zero pain or discomfort, and I’m in love with my smile now.
The entire team at Acharya Dental exudes complete professionalism and mastery at what they do. You can completely trust Acharya Dental for any kind of dental issue, be it big or small, and be in awe as they work their magic.
I was fortunate enough to get my smile correction done by Dr. Varun Acharya, who was absolutely patient, kind, and gentle throughout the entire procedure. It’s incredibly hard to believe that I had undergone an entire dental procedure with zero pain or discomfort, and I’m in love with my smile now.
The entire team at Acharya Dental exudes complete professionalism and mastery at what they do. You can completely trust Acharya Dental for any kind of dental issue, be it big or small, and be in awe as they work their magic.
My name is Shahid Mohammed , iam 61 years old and my wife’s sister has recommended me to visit Acharya. Basically i am visiting India on vacation from Canada. Initially i had to put a cap which was broken and the doctors took my whole jaws x ray. Doctor Mahesh has done nicely the front tooth cap, and upon seeing my x ray he did recommend me a surgical extraction of my lower jaw tooth which was well performed by doctor seema. Though my cheek was swollen for 10 days and giving daily hot water fermentation and mouth wash plus medication has helped me. This was reduced after 15 days. I had root canal treatment and first time I had some pain and doctor sulochana said she would do i another sitting. Then she sent me down to surgical extraction and doctor seema done well with 2or 3 stitches. My point is anyone has to face with courage to our dental issues , and iam overall happy and very soon going to finish my treatment. Thank you all for your help including the front desk and god bless you.
Shahid Mohammed
My name is Shahid Mohammed , iam 61 years old and my wife’s sister has recommended me to visit Acharya. Basically i am visiting India on vacation from Canada. Initially i had to put a cap which was broken and the doctors took my whole jaws x ray. Doctor Mahesh has done nicely the front tooth cap, and upon seeing my x ray he did recommend me a surgical extraction of my lower jaw tooth which was well performed by doctor seema. Though my cheek was swollen for 10 days and giving daily hot water fermentation and mouth wash plus medication has helped me. This was reduced after 15 days. I had root canal treatment and first time I had some pain and doctor sulochana said she would do i another sitting. Then she sent me down to surgical extraction and doctor seema done well with 2or 3 stitches. My point is anyone has to face with courage to our dental issues , and iam overall happy and very soon going to finish my treatment. Thank you all for your help including the front desk and god bless you.
Shahid Mohammed
I’ve been a patient at Acharya Dental Clinic since around 2008 or 2009, and every visit has been marked by the same excellent level of care. From regular check-ups to more complex treatments, I’ve always felt well looked after here. The entire consistently ensure that patients are comfortable and fully informed, which is why I trust them with my dental health. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking for top-notch dental care.
I’ve been a patient at Acharya Dental Clinic since around 2008 or 2009, and every visit has been marked by the same excellent level of care. From regular check-ups to more complex treatments, I’ve always felt well looked after here. The entire consistently ensure that patients are comfortable and fully informed, which is why I trust them with my dental health. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking for top-notch dental care.
