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I know this is a dumb question. And the question is how many teeth does most adults have both top and bottom? I ask coz Im goin to have all my teeth removed to get dentures.
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Adult humans have 32 teeth evenly distributed across the four quadrants. Each quadrant of 8 teeth consists:
central incisor
lateral incisor
cuspid (a.k.a. canine)
first bicuspid
second bicuspid
first molar
second molar
third molar (a.k.a. wisdom tooth)
the quadrants are:
top right
top left
bottom right
bottom left
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The reason Im getting dentures coz of issues I have with my jawbone. I had an accident in my 20's which it was broken in three places. So I have roots of some teeth growing out the side of my gums.
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You must have some teeth that have worked for you, to chew your food up until now. Can't you just have the misplaced teeth removed, or perhaps some of them can be realigned? The difference between having your own teeth, and dentures, is tremendous. Some people never get used to dentures... Have you check with an orthodontist, someone with credentials to treating problem teeth?
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Yes I could,but its like $2,000.00 diffrence in price. I am missing a number of teeth already.
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Aside from the issue of time, to get things done, it is a shame that so many drivers can't afford to pay for proper dental treatment.Government Ain't YO' Friend. Nor your Servant.
A Tax Reduces Incentive & Capacity. A Regulation is also a TAX.
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You got that right Sam I Am. My mother-in-law, who worked for decades at Readers Digest, has had so much work done on her teeth you could build a city for the cost. All paid for. She's ancient, but has all her own teeth. There may be an exception... she may have had a fake one implanted, which is done these days.
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Actually a good case for purchasing dental insurance is the affordability and the coverage.... When available through my company, however, the premiums were twice the cost of purchasing through a local agent -not affiliated with company.... Often time there is a waiting period before coverage 'kicks in' such as two years for anything other than oral prophylaxis and exam with set of bitewings or full mouth set of x-rays once a year and exclusion of certain pre-existing conditions. Then, after 2 years, fillings, crowns, bridge replacement, root canals, and other dental procedures may be done according to policy schedule and within policy provisions....
It pays to compare premiums. A few years back, I paid $9 /mo. = $108/yr.... The policy covered schedule preventative cleanings and exam for 6 month scheduling with a $50 deductible, but had no provisions for covering fluoride treatment or othodontics in the adult subscriber and therefore such services were out of pocket and did not meet the criteria for meeting the deductible..... After that most major care was covered at about 50% of cost, with amalgam and composite fillings being an exception with better fee schedule. For me, though reasonably priced, it wasn't cost effective....because my cleanings and x-rays and meeting the deductible....and the premiums was about 150% of my estimated average cost per year without insurance.......
On the other hand...a few years earlier... the purchase of dental insurance paid off when (in anticipation that some large fillings would soon require replacement crowns....) after the two year wait, the insurance covered 50% of the costs of 6 crowns and one root canal....in addition to the normal preventative care and exam. (Figure crowns were roughly $450-600 each, regionally dependant pricing.) Insurance is a great value for families with kids!
The greatest problem facing most drivers would be scheduling appointments for times they would be home...and getting the dentist to cooperate with scheduling flexibility to start or complete more complex procedures. during that time.
Insurance may be of help as indicated earlier by two differing examples both in the same patient.
Joseph Teter is correct with the 32 teeth being the full compliment of teeth in an adult dentition(16 each in upper and lower jaw occluding with each other). However , a set of dentures may have 28 teeth....because most people loose their third molars, or wisdom teeth, and the denture is made for function in eating and speach, and esthetic appeal (fills out your mouth and your smile...makes you look good...
It is a pity that early attention could not be given to prevent or correct the forces which subsequently led to loss of the 'aveolar bone' which supports the roots of the teeth. Unfortunately, this ridge of special bone, designed to support the teeth, is also needed to support dentures...especially on the mandible (bottom jaw). The loss of this ridge may be problematic for successful adaption to dentures....
(FYI of the general reader: ) Adult orthodontia can progress very well and most successfully. I did this in my early 20's to correct an open bite which interferred with eating and speech. The cost was somewhat prohibitive at that time.....as I recall.....
My main concern for you Joseph51563 is regarding the most essential function of masticating a variety of food needed in a balanced diet. There is no substitute for normal and healthy dentition..... However, it is clear that there has been compromise to the health of your teeth as a result of earlier trauma..... If there is a way to preserve what you can (most especially of the lower teeth), do please give careful consideration that it may be worth the cost..... Many of us can spend close to what you quoted in a years time on gambling, or cigarettes, or booze or other such things which leave little to show for it.....Why not on yourself and consider that you are not just saving your teeth....you are saving or preserving your health....
It is possible that by the time you read this, the procedure might have begun or even be finished....But if not...consider getting a second opinion. You may be out some money for the 2nd exam...but you will then have two ideas, hopefully one will be an alternative, and you'll have two estimates of cost...
BOL, Joseph.!Rejoice in the LORD
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