The back inside quarter of my tooth in front of my molar broke off down to the gumline while eating. I noticed it right away and went to look and found the gum line bleeding. No pain yet. Is this consider an emergency that needs to be address ASAP? Is there a possibility it can be built back up wil something or will I need a root canal and crown?
December 19, 2016
Answer: A picture is worth 1000 words A picture is worth 1000 words. Your tooth is not truly broken down all the way to the gumline there is still a good amount of tooth structure left per the photograph. In order to avoid extraction you will want to see the dentist right away. It could be as simple as a crown, but may require a root canal. If you decide to delay treatment, this will likely turn into an extraction and eventual. I urge you to seek care quickly.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: A picture is worth 1000 words A picture is worth 1000 words. Your tooth is not truly broken down all the way to the gumline there is still a good amount of tooth structure left per the photograph. In order to avoid extraction you will want to see the dentist right away. It could be as simple as a crown, but may require a root canal. If you decide to delay treatment, this will likely turn into an extraction and eventual. I urge you to seek care quickly.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Broken tooth It is very possible that you will need a root canal and a crown but it is impossible to determine without an x-ray and additional views of the tooth. I suggest getting in with your dentist ASAP.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Broken tooth It is very possible that you will need a root canal and a crown but it is impossible to determine without an x-ray and additional views of the tooth. I suggest getting in with your dentist ASAP.
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