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?
In general, wisdom teeth do not need to be replaced (this is the 8th tooth on the four corners of your mouth). However, it is very important to replace all other teeth for several reasons:
- 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?
Modern dentistry presents several options to replace your missing teeth. They include
- 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.
Everything about Acharya Dental is complete magic, because here’s where you realize that dental procedures and dentists don’t have to be scary and intimidating; you don’t have to wait forever for your treatment and appointments; you don’t have to lug around your files with dental records, as they have everything available in one place across any room you get treated in their clinic.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 recently visited Acharya dental clinic, I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. The staff was super friendly , making me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. Dr. Mahesh did my filling and extraction was professional and took the time to explain each step of the process, which really put me at ease. The clinic itself was clean and well-organized . I also found their scheduling system convenient, with minimal wait time. Overall, I highly recommend Acharya clinic for anyone looking for quality dental clinic .
Hi this is jothilingam, I went there to remove my wisdom teeth as recommended by Dr.Magesh sir.The doctors and the supporting staffs are very kind especially Dr.Magesh sir who did the surgery was very kind and friendly.I would strongly recommend Acharya Clinic 👍
Hello friends good day to you all,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 recently visited Acharya Dental for my root canal treatment and I am extremely pleased with the experience. My procedure was done by Dr. Mahesh, and he took the time to explain the process to me. The procedure was handled efficiently, and I appreciated the straightforward experience. Hi expertise and precision during the treatment was impressive. I would recommend Dr. Mahesh and the team to anyone looking for quality dental care.
I recently visited Dr. Mahesh at Acharya Dental Clinic for the extraction of two wisdom teeth, and the entire process was incredibly smooth. Dr. Mahesh is a wonderful communicator—he explained every step of the procedure clearly, making me feel at ease throughout. His calm and professional approach, combined with the caring attitude of the nurse and the entire clinic staff, made the experience even better.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 would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Mahesh and his team for the exceptional care they provided. I am very happy with my dental problem partially impacted wisdom tooth was solved ( tooth extraction) 2 days ago. Their care, support and cooperation was excellent and the treatment I received was very professional.
Everything about Acharya Dental is complete magic, because here’s where you realize that dental procedures and dentists don’t have to be scary and intimidating; you don’t have to wait forever for your treatment and appointments; you don’t have to lug around your files with dental records, as they have everything available in one place across any room you get treated in their clinic.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 recently visited Acharya dental clinic, I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. The staff was super friendly , making me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. Dr. Mahesh did my filling and extraction was professional and took the time to explain each step of the process, which really put me at ease. The clinic itself was clean and well-organized . I also found their scheduling system convenient, with minimal wait time. Overall, I highly recommend Acharya clinic for anyone looking for quality dental clinic .
Hi this is jothilingam, I went there to remove my wisdom teeth as recommended by Dr.Magesh sir.The doctors and the supporting staffs are very kind especially Dr.Magesh sir who did the surgery was very kind and friendly.I would strongly recommend Acharya Clinic 👍
Hello friends good day to you all,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 recently visited Acharya Dental for my root canal treatment and I am extremely pleased with the experience. My procedure was done by Dr. Mahesh, and he took the time to explain the process to me. The procedure was handled efficiently, and I appreciated the straightforward experience. Hi expertise and precision during the treatment was impressive. I would recommend Dr. Mahesh and the team to anyone looking for quality dental care.
I recently visited Dr. Mahesh at Acharya Dental Clinic for the extraction of two wisdom teeth, and the entire process was incredibly smooth. Dr. Mahesh is a wonderful communicator—he explained every step of the procedure clearly, making me feel at ease throughout. His calm and professional approach, combined with the caring attitude of the nurse and the entire clinic staff, made the experience even better.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 would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Mahesh and his team for the exceptional care they provided. I am very happy with my dental problem partially impacted wisdom tooth was solved ( tooth extraction) 2 days ago. Their care, support and cooperation was excellent and the treatment I received was very professional.
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