Are teeth 30 and 31 molars?

The molars are #2, 3, 14, 15 (upper jaw) and #18, 19, 30, 31 (lower jaw). Molars are like a grinding table, carrying out the smashing and grinding of food for digestion.

Do teeth need #31?

Since it’s in the back of the mouth, no one will really see the missing tooth, so why replace it? Although the missing tooth may not be highly visible, you must replace missing teeth. Tooth replacement not only improves your oral function and smile, but protects your remaining teeth from damage.

What tooth is #31?

Tooth Numbering and Names, Organized Clockwise from the Point of View of the Dentist:

Does a back molar need to be replaced?

For that reason, it’s often considered somewhat less important to replace a lost back molar, as these less visible teeth don’t have a starring role in one’s smile. However, back molars are still crucial for proper oral function and health, and missing molars should be replaced.

What are the numbers of your left molars?

Teeth numbers 14 and 15 are your upper left molars. If you are getting cosmetic dentistry using veneers, you usually want to enhance the most visible part, teeth numbers 6 – 11 on the upper and 22 – 26 on the lower. For movie fans, vampires can extend their eye teeth (canines): 6, 11, 22 and 27. Teeth Numbers and Names

Why is it important to know you are missing tooth # 31?

it is important for you to know that you are now missing tooth #31 because 12 years or so ago, it developed an infection of which there was/is no dental procedure that could cure that infection. so therefore that tooth has been chronically infected that entire time. it was just a matter of time before you experienced symptoms.

Is it OK to not replace tooth 31?

THE CONCERN OF NOT REPLACING IT HAS TO DO WITH THE TOOTH ABOVE IT, TOOTH #2, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY DRIFT DOWNWARDS IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A LOWER TOOTH TO PREVENT IT FROM DRIFTING DOWN. YOUR DENTIST CAN EVALUATE YOUR BITE AND TELL YOU IF TOOTH #2 IS BEING SUPPORTED BY TOOTH #30 BELOW IT. IF THAT IS THE CASE, YOU MAY DO JUST FINE WITHOUT REPLACING #31.

Is it normal to lose one of your molars?

MANY PEOPLE BY THE TIME THEY ARE IN THEIR 30’S ARE ACTUALLY MISSING ONE OR MORE OF THEIR MOLARS DUE TO INFECTION, DECAY OR WHATEVER AND THEY DO JUST FINE. SO TRY TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE ASPECT OF ALL OF THIS AND BELIEVE ME, YOU WILL BE OKAY ) ***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades.