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What would the process be to fix my cracked fake front tooth? What has caused this to happen?

Raven6129Nov 23, 2015
I broke off half of my front tooth in January of this year. I went to the dentist and he gave me a root canal and also shaved down the rest of my tooth. He rebuilt my tooth and told me that the fake tooth should last forever. It is now November and I have two small cracks in the tooth at my gum line. Most people I know with the same treatment I have also have small cracks or have lost the fake tooth (we have different dentist). If it withstands force and lasts forever why is it messed up?

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Dr. John A. Merrill, DDS
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Dr. Vicki Borowski, DDS
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Vicki Borowski, DDS

I would suggest getting this looked at by your dentist. If the chipped piece is stuck in your lip it could cause an infection. You should also see about having the tooth repaired or smoothed.

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Frank Celenza, DDS, PC

No way to advise you without a picture and an x-ray, but I would say this:  if you broke a tooth and don't have insurance, then get to a dentist and just pay for it.  I can promise you that if something is wrong it will only become more expensive and difficult to fix as time passes. 

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It does appear that your tooth is dying and that you will need a root canal and crown to restore this situation.

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Robert Fields, DDS

Hi in Sacramento!  Many people do not have dental insurance, but you happen to be in California and you probably could qualify for help if you call Medical.  All adults that are unemployed or make a minimum wage can qualify for Dental Care.  The # to call is 1 800 322-6384. ...

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Paul D. Kantor, DDS

This is something that sometimes happens during root canal treatment. I think being evaluated by a root canal specialist (endodontist) would be a good idea - especially if you have symptoms. The file would be removed with an extraction, but often a separated instrument will cause no problems and...

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Frank Celenza, DDS, PC

How about going back to the dentist that repaired it and asking him what else can be done?  It's not a difficult problem and I'm sure he can get the teeth to be symmetric and feeling right. 

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