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Although it is hard to say without examining your tooth with appropriate X-rays, there appears to be decay in your tooth which is probably why it broke. You should see a dentist as soon as possible to determine the best course of treatment. It may be as simple as a filling, or as comprehensive as a root canal and crown.Steven Goldy, DDS
That tooth broke because there is decay in the tooth. That's also why the tooth hurts. You need to see a dentist who can remove the decay and put a filling there. Try to do this as soon as you can.
Judging from the size of the break I would recommend a dental crown on that tooth. You may also need a root canal but that will have to be determined by the dentist With a x-ray. If you do not address this area soon it will only get worse and cause more pain and cost more money.
You will likely need to have a crown placed. Your dentist will have to take an xray to evaluate.
Your chipped tooth will not smooth over on its own, unfortunately. You may want to have your dentist evaluate the enamel chip for smoothing or application of tooth colored bonding material. Good luck!
Interesting question. But what you may not know is how important the canines are to your bite. The reasons canines are a certain length is determined by the specifics of your bite. Canines determine the way your bite functions, protect the front teeth from breaking, etc etc. So they...
Of course your tooth can be fixed! The options may include: composite bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crown. You should see your cosmetic dentist as soon as possible for a consultation.Steven M. Goldy,DDS
If you are still under the care of an orthodontist who made your retainer you should address this question to him/her. It sounds like these scratches should be able to be smoothed off very carefully but of course this must be evaluated in a clinical setting.Steven Goldy, DDS
Thank you for your question. beauty is so subjective. it all depends on what you want for yourself, your smile, and the teeth that show at rest. you have beautiful teeth. all the options that you are thinking of are viable options... contouring your 2 front teeth, will...
I understand your concerns and I urge you to see an oral surgeon if you do not have a general dentist. The remains of this tooth, and any infection needs to be removed. If you are really anxious about this, IV sedation is a good solution. Without an xray and proper clinical...
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