broken teeth - Dental Health Message Board

lavender01 · 05-07-2007, 08:35 AM

My bottom tooth broke this weekend - it is in half - it is one of the front bottoms - I am unsure what the dentist will do - I certainly don't want him to pull it - that would leave a gap! What options do I have?

Jennita · 05-12-2007, 01:22 AM

If the root is good, you can get an onlay, which is a form fitted piece of porcelain cemented in the broken area which literally gives you back your tooth structure! They are a bit expensive but avoid the eventual damage to root. And they should last 30+years with good care and literally can save the tooth for life.

lavender01 · 05-14-2007, 10:09 AM

Well....the Dentist Say Too Much Decay In The Remaining Tooth - So It Would Need Pulling. I Have 2 More On The Side To The Gum And He Said A Bridge Would Cost Thousands - But I Could Do A Partial On The Bottom After Those 3 Are Out. Are Bottom Partials More Comfortable Than A Top?

Jennita · 05-14-2007, 12:07 PM

Thats a shame you can't save the tooth. Maybe implants would be better than a bridge but cost might be a factor.

dma11663 · 05-24-2007, 08:18 AM

How much would a 3 tooth bridge cost? That would be a good option and perhaps he can help with a financing plan. Also, go for a second opinion if you can and maybe, just maybe another dentist will give you a better price for the bridge and work the financing with you.

good luck.