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2 teeth removed recently they are located top pt of jaw right side. left pt of my jaw lower side. will i be able to eat regular things moving forward?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Usually: Usually no problem. Depends on remaining dentition. If chewing problems, the missing teeth can be replaced.

Answered 8/3/2015

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Yes: the loss of those teeth would not normally prevent you from earring regular balanced diet

Answered 8/3/2015

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Probably : As long as you have molars that occlude (chew against each other) then you should be able to eat. You may have to be careful with things that can hurt your gums like chips. It is usually best to replace missing or pulled teeth with dental implants or a bridge if you are able to.

Answered 8/3/2015

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Dr. Tamer Abdel-azim answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Probably: Depending on the sites of the extracted teeth, you may be able to function normally. However, if the teeth removed are posterior, they may present with a functional concern and replacement is recommended with a bridge or an implant crown.

Answered 4/12/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Obvious Consequences: you may experience difficulties trying to eat, swallow and speak normally. The good news is that missing teeth can be replaced in a variety of ways. Ask your dentist for treatment options.

Answered 11/21/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Which teeth?: If it was your wisdom teeth, you be just fine. If it was any of your other teeth, you should consider replacing them at your age. Moving forward, if you don't replace them your other teeth may shift, you may develop TMJ problems or periodontal defects, and your appearance may change.

Answered 11/21/2015

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Yes, but: Extraction sites will heal, making eating more comfortable. But unless teeth replaced adjacent and opposing teeth will tip and drift into extraction sites, we call that posterior bite collapse, and the consequences can be debilitating. Please discuss this with your Dentist.

Answered 3/10/2016

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