How severe is my cracked front right tooth? (photos)

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My previous intimate partner Yanked a glass bottle from my mouth while I was drinking and it cracked my front right tooth next to my left front tooth. What is the best and affordable option. I haven't seen a dentist yet so I'd like to go with some professional advice please help. Thank you for your time and consideration

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

You need to see a dentist to have your cracked tooth examined for sensitivity, and possibility of horizontal or vertical cracks. Advise you to have xray of the tooth and make sure the nerve is not involved, and there is no sensitivity upon percussion (tapping on the tooth).Now cosmetically you have several options:1- Dental Bonding, which is a quick fix, for pros and cons you can visit our website, and it is the least expensive procedure2- Dental porcelain veneer, is stronger and strengthens your tooth, it is more durable permanent restoration than dental bonding.I do not recommend lumineer for your tooth since it will look bulkier than your other front tooth, but a thin veneer can match your other teeth!although to have a one veneer front tooth, can be challenging !3- Consider a dental crown depending on your dental examination of the front tooth!that is a more radical approach, which I try to avoid if possible, since it involves a more radical preparation by dentist to fit a crown for your tooth VS dental bonding or veneer.Best is to to have the least radical dental treatment, and the least invasive dentistry, and evaluate! You can always go to a more radical treatment if you started with the least conservative treatment.

David Montz, DDS · Answer

It's a mild corner that appears to be chipped off.  The best option is to repair it with tooth-colored filling material by a good dentist.  That should get it back to looking normal.  It may need to be touched up every 5-10 years for proper polishing.  Have your dentist check it out, and you should be back to normal in no time.

Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired) · Answer

It's a pretty good fracture but should be pretty easy to fix.  Your options include having some bonding placed, which is the most economical treatment, or a crown place, which is the most durable treatment.  Have a conversation with a dentist and see which option is right for you.  Good luck!

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