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Hi Rose Ann.Pins in teeth are basically used to help hold in a filling when a part of the tooth is missing. The pin isn't visible since it's under the filling. Pins were used a lot more in the past when more silver fillings were done. If you can see the pin (not to be confused with a post which is totally different) then part of the filling or tooth has broken off. The pin is in the tooth, not the gum, though it may look like it's coming out of the gum if the tooth is broken off to the gum line. There are several options once the tooth or filling held by the pin breaks. Usually a full crown is needed to fix the tooth. Sometimes the rest of the pin is removed or other times the remaining part is left as is and used to help secure a buildup in preparation for a crown. There's no need to worry about the pin hurting your gum. Your dentist will be able to decide what to do about the pin and the best way to restore your tooth. Good luck.
You situation is called gum disease - severe and you also have large cavities forming because of this. You will definitely want to consult a dentist to get this treated.
Poor oral health which cause gum disease is the main cause of loose teeth in adults and of tooth loss. If gum disease left untreated will result in the loss of the surrounding tissues. Further, to fix the loose teeth issue dental splinting is the solutions which joins two or more teeth into a...
Thank you for your question. There are many options available for you to receive a great smile, from simple composite filling and bonding to porcelain veneers, which not only can change the color but also shape and position of the teeth. Price range is $200-1,950.Hope this helps.
Sometimes if the filling was close to the nerve of your tooth, you can have pain to biting similar to what you're experiencing. Worst case scenario is that you could need root canal therapy, which means the nerve of your tooth couldn't recover from the trauma of placing the filling. It's also...
A the other dentists have commented that the best and strongest solution is to replace the broken bridge.That said, there are ways to repair with bonded composite, bonded porcelain, or a clam shell metal ceramic crown that goes over the metal framework of your bridge. With any fracture or f...
Horizontal cracks on front teeth are not normal. It sounds as if you have a destructive habit pattern which could eventually result in your fracturing off these teeth. You could monitor these teeth for the time being if you can eliminate the habit pattern or you could preempt a possible fracture...
