Should I have tooth removed as it is far back in my mouth?

Q. A tooth toward the back of my mouth needed to be removed which I was not all that happy with. But it is not noticeable when I talk or smile as it is so far back in my mouth. My dentist has recommended a dental implant but I am unsure whether it is really necessary? If there is just one tooth missing and I don’t need it to improve the look of my smile is it essential to get it done?
A. Hi thanks for your question.

If a tooth is removed then the remaining teeth around it will begin to move over time to fill in the space.  This can be in the form of adjacent teeth tipping which can make them difficult to keep clean or teeth that would normally bite together overerupt which can cause problems with the bite and could potentally lead to other problems.

It’s really up to you whether or not you want to leave the space there.  As long as you know all the reasons for filling the space and have all the options available to you, such as implant, denture, bridge?

Have a discussion with your dentist and I’m sure they’ll be able to answer all your questions.

I hope that this helps.

Regards

George Glover

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