Oh my, just what we needed...another problem. I took my husband to the dentist yesterday because he was really complaining about a sore tooth. It turns out the one of his front teeth is abcessed and will have to be pulled out! He doesn't not have good bone due to bone disease and his other teeth are not very strong. The dentist doesn't know if a bridge is safe or possible since the adjoining teeth may not be able to hold it. And she doesn't know if the bone will hold an implant. Her first comment was, "Do you just want to leave a space there?" Now how would he look with a front tooth missing? But how will we deal with whatever needs to be done to put a new tooth there? He is getting worse by the day....fell yesterday on the rug and took an hour to get on his knees and stand. Then he fell out of bed last night hitting his face on the nightstand (even though it had a pillow on it). And he is wetting the Depends about every other night. I'm really feeling overwhelmed with his changing needs and what might be coming soon. Has anyone had any experience with the whole tooth thing?
Strange that you should mention the tooth. While I was visiting Bill this morning I noticed how many residents are missing teeth. It doesn't interfere with their eating. I doubt any of them would tolerate dentures and a bridge would certainly get lost. The tooth, however, does need to come out. Good luck
My dh has a molar that the Dentist recommended pulling or crowning 2 years ago. It wasn't bothering him so we have let it ride, but I am wondering if we should go ahead now and get it pulled before he gets worse. I don't think I want to consider doing a crown since he has all of his other teeth. Any recommendations from anyone?
My husband broke his front tooth ( don't know how) and when I took him to our dentist he suggested that we just remove the tooth as he didn't think hubby would be able to tolerate any longer time in the chair. He eats just fine and since we almost never go out, appearance isn't an issue.
Thanks for the input. If it wasn't the front tooth, I wouldn't even give a thought to replacing it. But his limitations are already noticeable and I hate to have him missing a front tooth. But I don't know if he could tolerate any kind of replacement. I guess I'll wait and see what the periodontist says next week.
You might discuss with the dentist the possibility of pulling the tooth, leaving the gap, and giving it some time to see how you and DH adjust to it. I'm guessing you could consider having a bridge made later if you/he feel he needs it. Good luck.
Also, consideer local over general anesthesia. I've found that quicker and less troublesome for myself, and would do that if DH had any teeth. Pulled long ago, and can't get regul;ar dentures because hard palate is too wide and flat for the upper to stay in the regfular way. Inplanted pins to snap it onto , or implants,were.are too expensive and no dental insurance.