Steps you can do if you lose a tooth in an accident. 

If you lose a tooth due to an accident and the tooth is recovered quickly, you may save it by going straight to a dentist and having it reattached. However, too much time often passes between losing the tooth and getting the dental care needed. 

At that point, you will need to consider how to replace the tooth. One way is by having a dental implant. Implants are artificial roots for a tooth placed in your mouth and attached to a replacement tooth. They do not rest on other teeth to support the replacement tooth but are rooted into the gums and will look like any of your other teeth and work and function the same. Dental implants are an excellent substitute for dentures and bridge work. They are secure and do not feel or look fake. The only problem with the procedure is the high cost. 

Many dental insurance plans do not cover dental implants, but there is still an option if your insurance plan does not offer benefits for implants. You should get a dental discount plan if implant work is needed. On a dental discount plan, you can save money on dental implants as long as a provider does that type of dental service. It is worth looking into when deciding about dental implant work.