If a front tooth is 1/8" longer than the other, and they are both already longer than the eye teeth, what is the best procedure to shorten? I have an overbite and braces as a child, teech are straight, but one has grown longer than the other.
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It's not unusual at all for a molar with large fillings to fracture, sometimes repeatedly. Long term, a crown is the stronger, longer lasting choice in a situation like yours. People often choose to have a filling done instead because it's less expensive and quicker to do. Fractures or cracks...
Either on may be the right choice. First, have your dentist determine if you grind or clench your teeth. If you are a grinder or clencher, the veneer can come off just as easy.
Thank you for a great question. I would advise to let your dentist check and verify that your bite is not "heavy". If it is normal, please consider a root canal therapy IF the pain does not go away after a week.
