Can one tooth be replaced?

Question

I lost a bottom left tooth that needed pulled out. My dentist didn't recommend replacing it. I know some people get false teeth. By losing only one tooth is my only choice but to live with it and not replace it?

Answer 1

I am over 80 and I have a tooth that has to be removed because of a Failed Root Canal so i will get an Implant

Answer 2

Yes...   I need two done soon...

Answer 3

Of course you can get one tooth replaced. Plenty of people have partial dentures, or implants.  If your dentist didn't want to do it, go to an orthodontist--some dentists don't do such cosmetic work and would refer you to one anyway. You can go to one any time and you don't have to ask for a referral. 

Answer 4

implants yes....

Answer 5

You can get an implant or a single denture.

However, without knowing which tooth was pulled, there is no way to know why your doctor didn't suggest a replacement.  If it's your 2nd or 3rd molar, it would rarely be replaced.

Answer 6

Although it is not necessary, you can replace it.

Answer 7

You can replace it. It's costly, but readily done.

Answer 8

Yes I have a single false tooth that clips to the ones next to it 

Answer 9

of course you can get one implant

Answer 10

Yes, one tooth can be replaced with a bridge or implant.

Whether or not a replacement is needed depends on where in your mouth the tooth was. If it was between 2 other teeth, they might start to shift into the empty space, causing a whole new set of problems. Issues that might occur down the road need to be discussed with your dentist. 

Source(s): Dental (orthodontic) assistant with over 35 years of experience.