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

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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?

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

I would agree with Dr Borowski overall--I tell my patients if God's dentistry doesn't last forever mine will not either--that said, a porcelain crown if that is what you have should give you years of service unless there is severe clenching or grinding causing it to flex and crack--hope this helps--Dr Merrill

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Your question is difficult to answer without a picture. One thing I would say is that nothing in dentistry will last forever. I wouold return to your dentist and share your concerns about the fractures appearing in your new restorations.

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

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