I am 30 yrs old and I still have two of my baby teeth and I want to know should they be pulled?

I consulted with a dentist he told me that they can pull the tooth down or replace it with false but I can't see my self with no teeth.... Can anyone give me some insight on the topic...

I am 30 yrs old and I still have two of my baby teeth and I want to know should they be pulled?
Just what I know!


♦ One of my Aunts (60+ yo) has two rows of teeth: both adult and baby ones are not punk yet. My Uncle in law is very happy with her;
Reply:why would you think you'd have no teeth? the doc told you he can pull them and fix the problem. i say go for it.
Reply:no. my mom is 38 and she is the same. and my aunty. my aunty said b/c she never had the adult teeth behind. so it is fine
Reply:at the age of 30, I wouldn't bother.


If the dentist said he could pull the tooth below it and replace with a false tooth..you'd have to consider everything first ...but , either get a second opinion, or don't bother*





GoodLuck*
Reply:It is usual for the milk teeth - or deciduous teeth - to come out at an early age, and the adult teeth to replace those "locked" by them. If your dentist has offered to extract them and replace them with prosthetic teeth, it will be your choice. If they are unsightly or cause you any problem, then that may be one of your choices. Presumably there are no adult teeth awaiting to replace them. I fail to understand your statement of not being able to see yourself with no teeth. You state that there are only two. It is usual to extract them and immediately replace them with the prosthetic teeth. Unless, that is, your dental surgeon has a reason for any delay. Your other course, is to leave them in place if they are no problem.


Hope this helps


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Reply:It sounds like the adult teeth are either impacted or high up in the bone and just never had a chance to come down. Did your dentist mention that maybe the baby teeth have root resorption or decay present?? If the baby teeth have to go anyway the only way to pull those adult teeth down are with braces, that would mean a full orthodontic (braces) case. That could take some time.


If you have a partial placed in the area of the missing teeth it is an easy fix without going after the adult teeth still under the gum.


Either way it is up to you. You are not too old for braces and partial dentures or flippers that replace only a couple of teeth may take a little getting used to but they are not that bad and don't take nearly the same amount of time as being in braces for a couple of years (at least.)


Good luck, I know that one is a tough decision!
Reply:As long as the teeth are healthy and not causing any problems for you, I would keep them. It's relatively common for people to keep baby teeth for a long time if the permanent teeth don't come in. If you don't like how they look (if they are too small in comparison with your adult teeth) you could have the dentist make crowns or veneers to make them fit in with your other teeth better -- this might be easier (and less expensive) than getting either a bridge or implants that you would need to replace the teeth if you have them pulled.



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