It's not the gums, it's below the gums, what can i do to fix it?? Should i see a dentist or periodontist or doctor?? I'm a mouth breather and do get dry mouth and i have gum disease, is it the cause of the problem?
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If you had an eating disorder, you probably had a very acidic oral environment, causing the erosion of your enamel. You need a very experienced cosmetic dentist to evaluate your particular situation. As you mentioned, your occlusion (the way your top and bottom teeth meet) is VERY IMPORTANT!...
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...
