I’m a movie stuntman. I lose more teeth than most of my colleagues. I’m not sure why, but I need to find a solution for replacing my teeth that keep falling out until my luck changes. Will dental implants work? I’m not the best at going to the dentist. I know it sounds ridiculous given my career choice, but I’m terrified of dentists.
Bruce D. – California
Bruce,
You have an exciting and dangerous career. Before we start discussing replacements for your teeth, though, I’d like to see if you can figure out why you’re losing more teeth than the average stuntman. It may not actually be your “bad luck”. If you don’t go to the dentist much it’s possible you’re struggling with gum disease. That would account for your teeth popping out more than most. Your gums may not be strong enough to keep them secure. If you get the gum disease dealt with, you may find your teeth much more secure during future stunts.
I realize you have some dental anxiety. Don’t beat yourself up about that, even given your career. There are many patients who don’t like the dentist, including many brave men. I know some soldiers who need additional help at the dentist. I have the same solution for you that I use with them. People with some form of dental anxiety often find that dental sedation changes their life and view of the dentist.
If you find a way to keep more of your teeth in, then dental implants are a fantastic tooth replacement. It’s like having your natural teeth back. However, if your teeth and gums are healthy and you’re still losing more teeth than the average stuntman, it won’t be a viable replacement option for you. It will end up costing you too much money and time to keep replacing them.
In that case, you would want to look at getting a dental bridge or possible removable partial dentures. They’re a lot easier to replace than dental implants.
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