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Do teeth shift if you are over 50 years old

Posted: Feb 25, 2013

Okay, weird question, but I'm wondering if your teeth shift around after a certain age (I'm 53).

The reason is this. About 4 months or so ago I had a tooth that broke in half. It is one that has a filling. Went to the dentist and it cannot be repaired. It needs to be extracted and then I would get a bridge or partial. It is not in the front, it is in the middle (3rd tooth from my back molar - in other words if I smile or laugh you don't see it). So, to make a long story short I don't have money to go to the dentist and have that done. However, I think the filling is starting to come out (half the tooth is missing and don't know how the filling is staying in to begin with). I'm getting a slight discomfort like I can feel a cavity.

So..I have no money (and I mean no money cos I don't even know how I'm going to pay my bills), but I have no money to get extensive dental work done. I was wondering if I just have someone pull the tooth will my other teeth shift or will it just leave a hole there. Can I just have it pulled and then later down the road when my huband gets a job and we have some extra money coming in then get a partial or bridge? I don't know anything about teeth except that I'm petrified of dentists. :-)

Thanks

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My dentist says yes - sm

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I don't even think it matters what your age is. If a tooth is removed, surrounding teeth can shift if something does not refill the space.

Please consider going to a dental school. Maybe you can get a huge discount and a payment plan or they might even do it for free. Best of luck to you.

I was afraid you would say that - LOL - sm

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Never thought of a dental school. I'll have to check that out. If I can't afford it I will have to just live with the pain until we get some more funds. Maybe I can find some type of packing material to stick in their until I can go.

aging teeth - yes

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especially if you have one that goes missing, which is why you have to wear partials a certain amount of time every week or they will no longer fit. Found that out the hard way.

shifting teeth - registered DA

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Became a registered dental assistant (among other certificates and degrees) and still cannot find a job. Occasionally there is MT work, but not always.

Also, what has not yet been mentioned: If the missing tooth is on the bottom and the top tooth has nothing to connect with, it too can start to move down.

I broke corner off a tooth a couple of months ago and went the next day to get it fixed. They let me make payments. Your teeth can start to shift very quickly. I have always know that, that's why I didn't wait.

I dread emergencies like that for financial and emotional reasons. I haven't had an eye exam or new pair of glasses in 8 years. I wear three different pairs with three different prescriptions.

Trying to keep things together, look decent in hopes of a job interview, etc. can be trying.

You might call around and see what dental office might help you out. The county I live in has federally funded dental and health clinics for low income.

Call your local department of family and children services - sm

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Almost all areas have a "sliding fee" dental program where you can have work based on your income. The dental insurance my husband had wasn't worth 2 cents and he had to have extensive work done. We got to where we couldn't afford the out-of-pocket costs and we could a clinic based on income and it was VERY cheap and he actually loved the dentist and will use nobody but her now.

I asked that question - see msg

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I have the same problem, but there is no opposing tooth---my problem is my very last molar. They said they would just pull if if I wanted. The only drawback is that teeth need another toot under it so the existing tooth gets proper "wear and tear" from the other tooth. It's actually not good for the enamel if there isn't another tooth rubbing up against it.

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