Chiped tooth
Added: July 20, 2005 - 7:10 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Columbus, OH
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth: 8,9
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Jan 2005
Last Cleaning: Jan 2005
Case Description
I chipped my two front teeth on a glass bottle, they were small chips but instead of filing my dentist recommened bonding. The bonding has came off three times each time taking more of my tooth with it. I do not bite my nails so the only cause may be grinding my teeth at night. I can not afford to keep having my teeth bonded and have always had a beautiful smile after four long years with braces and can not stand the look of the chipped front teeth. Do you have any suggestions for a permanent solution.
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Reply: Chiped tooth
added: July 21, 2005 - 7:09 AM
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PLEASE CALL 614-801-1000 FOR A FREE CONSULT AND WE WILL EXAMINE YOUR OCCLUSION, X-RAYS, AND CHIPPED TEETH, THEN COME UP WITH A GREAT PLAN TO GET YOU BACK TO YOUR NORMAL THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
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added: July 21, 2005 - 7:41 AM
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I'd like to restore your smile with extremely strong metal free restorations. Please call 614 442-1810 for a free consultation at We Create Great Smiles. Thank you!
Reply: Chiped tooth
added: July 27, 2005 - 7:57 AM
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The small chip of the front tooth can be one of the most frustrating problems in dentistry. Often, the chip is so small that it seems too radical to crown (cap) or place an even smaller porcelain laminate veneer on the tooth. In these cases the "bonding" that is often placed is too small that is really does not adhere to enough surface area to stay secure. If it has been placed conscientiously and has repeatedly failed, we may have no choice but to restore the chipped tooth with a porcelain laminate veneer.I think it it important to mention that often when we look at a mature adult and see unsightly teeth, it starts with very small chipping experiences, such as you have described and it progresses over time due to an underlying "bite" problem. If that is the case, veneering will not solve the problem and identifying correcting the bite problem will be necessary.Dr. Richard CunninghamWorthington Dental GroupIf we can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact us at 614-885-4249.
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