As I was growing up, a lot of my permanent teeth never came in. I had three that were impacted, but some didn't form. This means I never had wisdom teeth. Also I have a few teeth that are still baby teeth, because no adult teeth formed to replace them. I never really thought it was an issue until last week.
The first molar on the bottom left side of my mouth started to hurt horribly. I was really worried so I made a dentist appointment for this morning. My dentist back home was always saying he needed to keep on eye on this tooth. I always assumed it was because I had broken the tooth when I was 19, and he was just making sure the 7/8 crown I had was still in place. It turns out I had assumed wrong.
It turns out the root of my molar had receded, as it was a baby tooth and not meant to be permanent. As the root receded, the tooth became loose and it's movements were irritating my gums. So the tooth had to be removed.
Now there is a huge space on the bottom left side of my mouth where my first molar should reside. It looks horrible and it really hurts. Though I'm sure the pain will fade as the extraction area heals.
I'm very concerned that my teeth might shift. I had braces for 3 years, and I would hate to see all the work wasted. Moreover, what if the roots recede on my other baby teeth with not adult counterparts. Then my braces would definitely have been a waste of money.
I just don't know what to think.
Also, do any of you have suggestion for "soft" food meals? The instructions say not to use heat. So nothing that must be served hot.
The first molar on the bottom left side of my mouth started to hurt horribly. I was really worried so I made a dentist appointment for this morning. My dentist back home was always saying he needed to keep on eye on this tooth. I always assumed it was because I had broken the tooth when I was 19, and he was just making sure the 7/8 crown I had was still in place. It turns out I had assumed wrong.
It turns out the root of my molar had receded, as it was a baby tooth and not meant to be permanent. As the root receded, the tooth became loose and it's movements were irritating my gums. So the tooth had to be removed.
Now there is a huge space on the bottom left side of my mouth where my first molar should reside. It looks horrible and it really hurts. Though I'm sure the pain will fade as the extraction area heals.
I'm very concerned that my teeth might shift. I had braces for 3 years, and I would hate to see all the work wasted. Moreover, what if the roots recede on my other baby teeth with not adult counterparts. Then my braces would definitely have been a waste of money.
I just don't know what to think.
Also, do any of you have suggestion for "soft" food meals? The instructions say not to use heat. So nothing that must be served hot.
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