Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underDental Crown q&a

Can my broken crown be fixed, or would it need to be replaced? How much would it cost?

archie49Nov 15, 2014
I have a crown on my front tooth which cracked/broke today, will it need to be rplaced or can the existing crown be fixed, will it be expensive?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Vicki Borowski, DDS
Dentist
Answered on Nov 17, 2014
Answer
Dr. Susan Hollinsworth, DDS (retired)
Dentist
Answered on Dec 3, 2014
Answer

More Dental Crown Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Susan Hollinsworth, DDS (retired)

I would have  conversation with your dentist and explain why you were unable to get back in to have the crown seated and that you have paid for it and would like to work out a way to get it finished. It sounds like the dentist may not have the crown any longer, so a new impression would...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Susan Hollinsworth, DDS (retired)

Yes, a crown can last 30 years depending on many factors including how clean you keep it, your biting habits, the type of material it was made out of, the skill of the dentist and lab,etc. If you do not take care of your crown, you can get decay at the edges of it that then can work its way up...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Barry Jason, DDS

If the xray reveals a well done root canal, then consider that the crown is the problem.  Either a core build up around the post or a new post may be needed for better retention.  Seek another opinion but bring the xrays.

+3 answers
See all Dental Crown Q&A
See more Dental Crown Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE DENTAL CROWN GUIDE →