How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tooth

asked 1 year ago by sezleic in los angeles
Latest answer by Domenic Belcastro, DDS
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when I was pregnant I had really bad reseeding gums and its messed one of my teeth up. How much would it cost to replace a tooth and how can you treat reseeding gums

5 answers to How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tooth

Implants for tooth loss and gum recession

Prior to implant placement for a tooth with receeding gums, an assessment is made to determine whether a tooth can be saved with routine periodontal treatment. Gingival grafting has become very predictable. When successful will usually stabilize recession and cover exposed roots. When it is determined that a tooth should be extracted and replaced with an implant, the cost is dependant on whether adequate bone is available. Typical cost for implant surgery and the... more

Domenic Belcastro, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing a tooth with an implant

As a general rule, the dental implant is a tool when all else has failed and is the last option. If a tooth can be saved, it should be. Having said that, the cost for an implant "depends". There are fees for the implant, the crown on the implant, and the abutment (connecting the crown TO the implant). Sometimes, a tooth must be extracted, so the fee to remove the tooth should be considered, as well as possible grafting procedures. While the cost CAN mount,... more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Tooth Replacement Cost

Receding gums during pregnancy, also known as pregnancy gingivitis is quite common. Unfortunately, the gums never grow back on their own. This issue to usually solved by grafting a piece of tissue from another area of the mouth over the receded area. It is important to save your own teeth if at all possible. Grafting by a periodontist, gum specialist, is the best first solution. Sometimes bone supporting the tooth is lost as the gum recedes and can result in... more

Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist

Replacing a tooth after pregnancy

Removal of a tooth, implant and crown ca run $4100. See if a periodontist can save the tooth with gum grafting and bone grafts.

Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Tooth replacement and receding gums

It's not uncommon for gums to recede during pregnancy (sometimes called pregnancy gingivitis). There are various options for grafting gum tissue over the receded areas because they won't grow back on their own. A good first step to find out your options is a consultation with a gum specialist, a periodontist. It's always best to save your natural teeth when possible and a periodontist can tell you if a tooth is worth saving or if it's best to replace it with an implant. If... more

Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

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