I have been taking a forms of pain meds since my car accident on july 19, 2007. before the accident, i had a full set of teeth. now, i have 3 left, why?

Hard to say: Were they damaged in the accident? Do you go to the dentist twice a year to have your teeth examined and treated? If not, that may be your answer.. Neglect only allows underlying problems to get worse. See a dentist to determine if the last three can be saved to help support dentures.

Many reasons: Sorry to hear about your story. There can be many causes for missing teeth. The pain medications can cause a dry mouth. Saliva is very important in neutralizing the acid created by the bacteria on your teeth. Furthermore, how often did you visit a dentist and was the treatment that was recommended by the dentist completed? Consider dental implants to have a full set a teeth again.