What Do I Do with my Very Badly Decayed Teeth?

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I have very bad teeth...alot are broken off at gum line and the ones that are left are very decayed...what is my best option?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

The issues that you are describing ( big cavities and missing teeth) are very serious and should be looked at by a dentist as soon as you can. Have you been told that you have bone loss?  Are your remaining teeth loose?  It sounds as though your case will be extensive and may require a combination of  dental implants, dentures, or dental crowns.  Be prepared for a costly treatment plan that may require quite a few visits.  Please see a dentist soon to avoid possible toothaches or serious infections! Good luck.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Ron, thank you for your question and sorry to hear that you have so much problems with your teeth.I think the best thing would be is to find a dentist you trust. He/she would be able to examine you and give you the best possible solution for you. We can speculate here on the options, but without a through examination it will be just that: a speculation.All the best!

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

If your teeth are as bad as you say they are I would definitely see a dentist in your area and have a treatment plan established that fits within a budget for you.  You can then see a couple of other dentists for a second opinion.  Good luck with whatever decisions you make

Douglas Decker, DDS · Answer

The most ideal approach would probably be extractions,implants and fixed bridges/prostheses. This can be very expensive and insurance typically does not cover much of it.You could try to find a dentist who understands a wide array of options and could set up a treatment plan to save some strategic teeth and make you removable partial dentures . Having the saved teeth would give you a lot more stability and comfort with the partial dentures than full dentures and would be a lot less expensive than the implant option.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Based on your description, and taking in consideration there are no photos or X-rays,probably the best option would be removing all those teeth and getting Mini Implant Dentures (Mini implant supported Dentures), It is cost effective and you will have a new smile in just one week.

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