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Can you crown a baby canine tooth in an adult?

esta12345Jan 19, 2019
One of my canine teeth is still a baby tooth and I'm 23. I wanted to know if I could keep the baby tooth and put a crown on it instead of removing it and/or getting braces/Invisalign to fix it.

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Dr. Yocasta Caba, DDS
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Answered on Jan 22, 2019
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Dr. Andy Shieh, DMD
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A well prepared tooth and a properly made crown, should NOT REQUIRE so much adjustment as to expose 50% of the underlying metal. You should consult with that Dr. and express your concern. You should also know that there are crowns that can be made today that do not have ANY metal, and are strong...

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