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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone here had a tooth (molar) implant before? [View all]Rhiannon12866
(204,729 posts)25. Yikes! I'm so sorry, my friend! I've been there, too, had an abscess 3x on the same molar
But what my dentist recommended wasn't an implant, but what she called a "bridge." However, it's not a denture, it's a fake tooth which is attached to the tooth next to it and it's permanent. And it's fairly far back in my mouth, but it works, fills the space where my irreparably damaged tooth was and works just fine, I no longer even notice the difference. Plus, the pain is gone. If it's possible for you, I recommend it.
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Someone else below mentioned going to a dental school, which didn't even occur to me, but
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#19
It's actually called the 3rd molar.....used to work in the dental business.....
a kennedy
Feb 2021
#37
Thank you! I didn't realize that it might be a bit of a longer, drawn out process.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#9
Thanks! It seems to me like it is the best long term solution and I am not that old, so it makes
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#11
Actually, I am in Boston, so we have a lot of good dental schools in the area.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#12
Yikes! I'm so sorry, my friend! I've been there, too, had an abscess 3x on the same molar
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2021
#25
Thanks for the advice, Rhiannon! I have heard of that before, but didn't know what it was.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#29