Hello- I'm sorry you are going through all of this. Did you see a dentist or an Oral Surgeon? Dentist can preform implant surgery but an oral surgeon is better eduactated to do so. The previous person is correct that braces and the natually missing teeth cause the area to be less hospitable to implants. Talk to a specialist and spend the money if you can. The last thing you want is an open fissure in your mouth where bacteria has an open door to your tissue and bone. Good Luck!