I had a root canal done six years ago. Months later an abcess developed and the dentist drilled through the crown to administer treatment, then put in a filling. Recently the crown fell off. The dentist feels that there's not enough remaining tooth structure to recement the crown (though the crown still fits and it doesn't seem that there's been ongoing decay). His main concern is the filling, which goes through the crown and into the remaining tooth structure. What are my treatment options?
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The fact that you are not in any pain is a good thing. I would still call your provider's office and leave a message. They should call you back. Your doctor will know based on your case whether you can wait until Monday or not.
Yes, you are old enough to get crowns. The photo was too dark to see, so I couldn't tell how dark the teeth are. If the teeth themselves are a good shape,etc, then you could try internal bleaching to lighten them. I have used that successfully with many patients. They may redarken over time and...
It's always advisable to replace a missing tooth to ensure you don't suffer bone loss in the jaw and so your other teeth do not shift. But if you're having repeated problems with a crown it's a good idea to seek a few opinions so you can review your options. Not all crown materials are equal and...
