After Getting a tooth pulled can they replace it with a false tooth?!
Question:
After Getting a tooth pulled can they replace it with a false tooth?
I need to get my back molar pulled and I wanted to know if its possible for my dentist to replace it later down the road or would they have to replace it immediately after the extraction?
Answers:
As a dentist I can tell you that you will be able to replace your lost tooth later down the road with a dental implant, partial or with bridge work. You will need to wait until after your extraction site heals, which in some cases takes many months for the gums to completely heal and close. A veneer is a COVERING for a tooth, not a replacement, to have a veneer you would need to have a tooth present to be covered, and this is of course not possible after an extraction. Talk with your dentist before your extraction, he/she will be able to explain all the options available to you. Be sure to follow all of your dentists instructions post-extraction to ensure the proper healing if your gums and to prevent dry socket. Good luck!