I chose not to have the $400+ temp.
That was ⅓ the cost of an implant, so I’m spending the money on the permanent fix @RedDeerGuy1.
You take the temp tooth out to eat, usually, @zenvelo, according to my dentist. My tooth was loose for over 3 months and I’m finally enjoying sandwiches again.
I’m not laying low, @Coloma, just going on about my business. As far as being a salesman, I had the same thought as @SavoirFaire. Have fun with it. A good salesperson could turn a temporarily missing front tooth into gold.
My thoughts, exactly, @dammitjanetfromvegas.
I don’t really care what people think, and the savings will help pay for the fix. I forget to even try to hide the gap.
I actually thought about making my own temp tooth, for real. As a matter of fact, I have the old one. Clip the root, thin white plastic and some Sea Bond!
I’ve only had the gap for under a week, @Jeruba, but no worse for the wear. If I close my teeth and smile, there’s no black gap. Mine should be 9–11 weeks total to replacement.