My tooth broke along the gum line. What can I do for it?

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It's a bottom tooth in the front. The actual tooth is still there, just the part that covers the gum line is gone. The tooth feels really loose now. I don't have insurance.

Tom Hedge, DDS · Answer

A porcelain crown or a root canal with porcelain crown (depending on the break) could be the solution. It's important to get it looked at as soon as possible as the longer you wait, the fewer choices you'll have. Many cosmetic dentists offer dental financing for those without insurance.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Insurance won't change the diagnosis of your problem. I would encourage you to get into the dentist asap. The longer you wait the larger the problem becomes. At this point you may be able to have a root canal and crown placed on the tooth. If you wait you will most likely lose the tooth.

Mehryar Ebrahimi, DDS · Answer

Depending on how much tooth is left at how strong it is, might be savable by performing rooot canal therapy therapy, post and a crown. However; if the tooth is not savable, the three unit bridge can restore your missing tooth. An implant is also another option to restore your missing tooth. See your dentist as soon as possible because there could be an infection which can cause more serious problems.

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