Badly broken down teeth, what are my options? (Photo)

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I am scared and embarrassed about this. I have several teeth that have been broken and left untreated. Is there any way to save them, or will I have to get them extracted. If so, will I be able to eat normally and how long would it take to heal? What are my options? Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Thank you for inquiry and time in submitting your photo.  First off, there's no need to be embarrassed nor scared!  Dentists treat so many cases of all types so you're not alone!  Also, dentistry has come a long way where treatment that may have been "scary" or involved before are now quite easy for you as the patient.  It's difficult from this photo alone without x-rays to determine which teeth could be saved or not.  You'll likely need extractions and can have a bridge and/or implants placed, again depending on your x-rays.  If implants/bridge are not possible either treatment-wise or financially, then you can have a removable denture placed.  It will be difficult for you to eat without molar teeth, but meet with an experienced dentist to discuss all your treatment options. It's recommended you seek a dentist opinion sooner rather than later so that you can avoid any possible infection and/or pain if there isn't already.  We hope this helps and best of luck to you!

Abhishek Modi, BDS · Answer

Hello,There is gross destruction of the crown portion of the tooth if the gums are healthy and the tooth is firm these tooth can be saved with root canal, post and core build up followed by crowns. But on the other hand if the infection is more and the gums are weak with no structural support, extraction would be advisable followed by implant placement and crowns and bridges. It would functionally be good. Implant heal within 3-4 months and can be loaded with a functional crown. It's best to see a dentist and decide the course of treatment.Hope it Helps.

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