Temporary tooth fix
in Dentistry & Oral Hygiene ·
Understood, thanks. My main concern is just avoiding walking around with a gap in my teeth for a year. I'll touch base with my dentist to see what the best move is.
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Temporary tooth fix
in Dentistry & Oral Hygiene ·
I have a question; please move this to a different thread if necessary.
It looks like I’ll need to have a premolar extracted (my dentist flagged it during my last visit). Since I can't afford an implant right now, it's a bit of an issue because it's noticeable when I smile, and frankly, it looks terrible.
I’d prefer to leave it alone for another year or so until I can save up those $3,000—$2333it doesn't hurt yet, but there is an odor issue. I'm wondering if there's a way to cauterize the area (it seems to be overgrown somehow; I'm no expert) to apply some medication or a temporary filling? Or perhaps there's a temporary partial bridge I could use?
I realize my dentist will have the final word, but since my appointment isn't for another ten days, I am checking what the general options might be. Thanks.
It looks like I’ll need to have a premolar extracted (my dentist flagged it during my last visit). Since I can't afford an implant right now, it's a bit of an issue because it's noticeable when I smile, and frankly, it looks terrible.
I’d prefer to leave it alone for another year or so until I can save up those $3,000—$2333it doesn't hurt yet, but there is an odor issue. I'm wondering if there's a way to cauterize the area (it seems to be overgrown somehow; I'm no expert) to apply some medication or a temporary filling? Or perhaps there's a temporary partial bridge I could use?
I realize my dentist will have the final word, but since my appointment isn't for another ten days, I am checking what the general options might be. Thanks.