My temporary crown on my farthest back molar cracked in 2 pieces and fell out this afternoon. I called the dentist and they told me they were closed for the long weekend, so they can't see me until Tuesday (it's Friday now). They recommended the oral glue from the pharmacy but the two pieces won't stay together. Do I go to the emergency room?
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A root canal and a crown are for two totally unrelated procedures. You may need one treatment or both. A root canal is the solution for “dead teeth”. A root canal removes the nerve( or dead tissue that was the nerve). A root canal does not change the appearance of a tooth. A crown by con...
Your dentist is right, a bridge is a better option. The best option would be an implant, this treatment may require a graft. This is because not have a tooth there most likely made bone collapse in that area.
Putting a single crown center stage in a sea of natural teeth can be tricky. A cosmetic dentist who uses a high quality lab can help improve the look of your crown. Yes it can be redone. Photograph should be taken by your dentist and communicated with the lab. Teeth are not one color and so a...
