What kind of dentist do I need to see for a broken front tooth? help!
What kind of dentist do I need to see for a broken front tooth? help!
Added: May 29, 2006 - 7:15 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Grove City, OH
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth: 8
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 6 months ago
Last Cleaning: dont recall
Case Description
previously root canal done to this tooth, it got weak and broke off tonight while eating corn on the cob! help dont want to be seen with such a ugly mouth
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Reply: What kind of dentist do I need to see for a broken front tooth? help!
added: May 29, 2006 - 8:57 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Hello. Since this tooth had a root canal on it previously, you will need to see a general dentist to determine it's restorability. If at least 4mm of "crown" remains, a post could be placed into the canal and restore it with a crown. If it has broken or decayed below the gum tissue, or if the root is fractured, the tooth may not be restorable.There are many ways of replacing this tooth, however, that decision will ultimately depend on the health and strength of the remaining tooth structure. Additionally, even if the remaining structure is usable, the previously treated root canal needs to be evaluated for the need for possible retreatment before possible envasive bacterial colonies would be entrapped with a post. All must be treated as sterile as possible. If we can assist you, please call 436-4433. Your missing tooth space can be filled in temporarily with ease. Either a ribond composite bridge or a flipper (retainer with tooth) could be placed quickly. Regards, Dr. Shelley Shults
Reply: What kind of dentist do I need to see for a broken front tooth? help!
added: May 31, 2006 - 1:59 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Sounds like you are in a jam. Give the girls a call tomorrow @ 801-1000 and have them get you scheduled for a FREE consult and X-Ray to see what is going on and come up with a plan. Let them know I sent you this email.You can check out our website @ www.GroveCityDental.com as well.I wish you well and lookforward to serving you.
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