Could anyone recommend a type of tooth replacement- other than an implant-- for my 23-yr-old daughter with Lyme.
I have read that Lyme and implants don't necessarily go well together.
She is so young,and there is a little hole in the side of her smile which is distressing.
Recommendations?
Posted by Imaginit (Member # 20399) on :
My daughter is 18 and also has lyme although she is not being treated at this time due to her symptoms being under control.
She was born without the two eye teeth and the permanent ones as well. For three years after braces she had a retainer with the two teeth there and you really couldn't tell. She did have to take it out to eat and looked like a pumpkin but she was a good sport about it.
We did choose to do the two implants because the teeth are so prominent. She has done just fine through the surgery, practice implants, etc. It was a long and expensive process and one of the dentist and orthodontist's most challenging cases. Today just happens to be the day she gets them in permanently and her smile is beautiful. I am so thankful we did it. It was worth every penny.
So if you have the money, you might want to think about the implants--I am unclear on why lyme and implants don't go together. Could it be the screw they surgically implant to screw the tooth on could harbor bacteria?
Otherwise how about a retainer with a tooth on it?
Posted by thejoje (Member # 19976) on :
The screw is made of titanium, which is a safe metal, but still a metal. Some on this board have had a hard time with it, some others like your daughter, have not.
My daughter actually has a retainer with the tooth on it, but it is embarassing to eat with peers, co-workers, etc, as it is a prominent tooth.
Thanks for your input, though, and congratulations on the implants!
Posted by kgg (Member # 5867) on :
I too would say go with the implant. I have one. They can test to see if the metal would cause an allergy problem.
The only other option is a bridge. I have that too. And I wish it was an implant instead. They ground down the two neighboring teeth and fit the crown/bridge over it. It is a pain to floss. And I hated the thought of stressing two more teeth instead of just using an implant.
FWIW, Karen
Posted by thejoje (Member # 19976) on :
kgg, thanks for that input. never considered the other 2 teeth.
I see you are from Maine!! Will send a quick PM .
Posted by thejoje (Member # 19976) on :
kgg, thanks for that input. never considered the other 2 teeth.