I've had a history with an ED and as a result, my front teeth have become thin and are now starting to chip. I do not have insurance and am looking for an affordable option. The other issue is my bottom teeth hit my top teeth when I bite down. I do not grind my teeth and am careful to not bite down hard...but I don't know if that's an issue with bonding. Is tooth bonding a reasonable option for me?
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It depends on what and where the tooth has broken. If it has broken below the gum or bone it probably cannot be saved and a dental implant may be your best option. If the top or a piece has broken off it probably can be saved with a crown
Generally a tooth with a vertical fracture is hopeless and should be removed. The enamel/dentin that make up the hard part of the tooth do not have a blood supply and therefore cannot heal by the same methods as bones. The pain decreases because the pulp (nerve) of the tooth will...
If the root canal treatment was done properly with a rubber dam and the canals were cleaned and disinfected and properly sealed, then you will probably NOT have any problems.
Files can break withour warning and this happens all the time. Some can be removed, others can by by-passed and...