Permanent teeth (all of 'em) replacement at 14 years old?!?

i'm 14 years old but i have been diagnosed with dentinogenesis imperfecta. this means that the enamel on my teeth is extremely weak and my teeth decay extremely quickly, reguardless of how much i take care of them. even worse, i also have acid relfux disease, where my stomach does not produce enough stomach acid and i uncontrollably regurgitate food. this causes acidic food to come into my mouth and decay my teeth further. I have seen on TV shows that there is a type of teeth replacement where metal "screws" are screwed into your jaw bone and fake teeth are attached permanently. i have already had two (2) root canals and i have one crown. is it worth it. I know that inevitably, i will have fake teeth by the time i am 25. any information will help... and I dont need a pity party, i get enough of that from my mom!

Permanent teeth (all of 'em) replacement at 14 years old?!?
The fake teeth that are implanted won't stay put for a long time and they will work loose. And, since you have acid refux, these teeth might cause you more problems than their really worth.





The best advise I can give you is to get regular plates. They look just as good as regular teeth, plus their no where as expensive as the implanted teeth. The last I heard, implanted teeth like you want usually run anywhere from $500 to a $1000, each tooth. A good set of plates can run anywhere from around $800 to maybe $2000 depending on the quality of the material.





Another advantage to plates is that you can take them out every night and clean them. Since you are 14, every few years or so, since your growing, you'll need to get them relined which is really no big deal.





I've been wearing plates for years now and to be perfectly honest, I don't miss my real ones at all. Actually, I can eat just about anything I want, cold or hot, except nuts which I do love. I've had false teeth since I was around my mid 30s and I am 58 now. I have also never worn my lower plate, but my top plate is rock solid since I modified them myself with a file and sandpaper. Believe me, I love my Steak:))
Reply:Yes, there are many types of replacements for your teeth. The one you are talking about involves them removing your teeth. They will then let the bone and gum tissues heal and implant posts. These posts have holes in them which allow the fake teeth or dentures a place to sit as they are inserted into the holes. This replace the need to use denture creams and having a suction plate which can be quite gagging. This alternative is also extremely expensive which I wouldn't recommend unless your parents both have dental plans at their work. I just had all my teeth removed in December and I am still healing, but I have the plated dentures which i have not been able to use yet because of my strong gag reflex. I have to go back to the dentist and have him cut out a section of the upper suction plate which is causing me to gag. FYI I am only 35 years old...not much difference between 25. Hope this helps.
Reply:What about porcelain veneers? While you still have teeth left they can shave them down and put the veneers on top of them. They're permanent and will feel just like your natural, God-given teeth. It can be quite pricey but much more comfortable than dentures! My mom's best friend had them done and she looks like she has a Hollywood-smile!



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