What is the procedure for teeth collapsing around a missing tooth?

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I have a missing molar (second one in on the bottom) since childhood. Now I am in my 50, and the teeth have been collapsing or at least pushing as nature takes its course around the missing teeth. What are the procedures available to me? Braces to align then then an implant?

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

You have answered your own question. Braces is the best way to restore teeth to their original place (before the tooth extraction) and then placing an implant to replace the missing tooth.

Retainers will need to be worn during the healing phase following implant placement; or better, place the implant before removing the braces so the braces can prevent teeth from shifting.

Good luck!

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