I had the tiniest chip in a front tooth (which I regret not just leaving alone now!). My dentist filled and filed the tooth but it feels so different from my untouched (never filed) tooth. The bottom of the tooth rounds towards the front instead of towards the back like my normal tooth. It doesn't look bad. A bit shorter but it's really how it feels inside my mouth that's bothering me. Do I have the other tooth rounded out so they match? What are my options here? I'm very obsessive compulsive!
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I would agree dental bonding is the way to go. It is a simple and quick procedure that can be done by almost any general dentist. It will look great and strengthen the tooth around the composite filling. It will most likely not last forever and may need to be replaced multiple times. Since you...
Hello there,It appears that you have a fractured premolar, not a fractured eye-tooth. Your dentist may be able to fill the root of the tooth, but should ultimately place a porcelain crown. I understand that cost may be a factor, but I would suggest financing or using your credit card...
I always try to smooth out a chipped tooth and use illusion to reshape it. I will angle the enamel ever so slightly. The problem with bonding edges is that they don't hold and the bonding can fail quite quickly. You do want your smile balanced so you really need to see the opposite...