Broken Teeth to the Gum Line? - RealSelf
WEBTeeth broken to the gum line can, sometimes, be saved by pushing the gums lower to make room for a new crown. You would have to see a periodontist for a procedure called a "crown lengthening" and then wait about 8 weeks for the crown to be placed by your dentist. If, however, the teeth are hopeless and cannot be treated, then these broken down ...
Broken tooth at gum line, root left behind? - RealSelf
WEBSep 27, 2016 · Answer: Broken root left in gums at gum line . . . Fractured teeth with only their root left in the gingiva can cause a number of problems. Specifically root canal treated teeth can be deceptively painless initially but you must keep in mind that the root left behind is essentially now a remnant of dead tissue that is not even serving a ...
Three of my crowned front teeth broke off at the gum line
WEBAug 25, 2018 · If they're not salvageable, then you can elect them to be extracted and then a flipper (cheapest), bridge (heavy cost), or dental implants (the most cost). See what your dentist say today, but all options will be costly. The cheapest route (not the best option) is have your teeth removed and then a plastic flipper. Three of my crowned front ...
broken teeth below gum line/under bridge - Dental Phobia Forum
WEBApr 6, 2010 · Dec 26, 2009. Messages. 7. May 24, 2010. #3. juliebsore said: I would definatly talk to your Dentist. I had 22 teeth removed last Monday...six of which were complex extractions due to be broken off and some were below the gum line.
Tooth Broken to the Gum Line - RealSelf
WEBAnswer: Broken tooth. As many have mentioned, a tooth broken to the gumline will likely need to be extracted. Before the dentist performs the procedure, he/she will give you adequate numbing to the area so you won't feel pain. Then, using thin instruments, the dentist will wiggle and elevate the tooth out of its socket.
removing teeth broken below gum line - Dental Phobia Forum
WEBMar 30, 2014 · Sep 25, 2015. #6. What Dragonfinger said! It is easier to remove teeth broken down to gum level. Indeed, dentists will often take the tooth off a multirooted tooth and divided it into individual roots at gum level to make a difficult extraction easier. Hope it all goes well for you guys. Lincoln.
I have a broken tooth, but the root is still there. Will I ... - RealSelf
WEBMay 7, 2014 · Answer: Broken Tooth. When teeth are broken off at the gum line the treatment, maybe surprisingly, is not root canal and build ups any more. There is not enough tooth structure to hold on to when they are broken off at the gum. The best option is to remove the root and place an implant. An implant, or a …
I have a broken bicuspid at the gum line. What treatment
WEBJun 23, 2014 · Answer: It depends. If your tooth is truly broken all the way down to the gum line, it is very difficult to restore that tooth with any long lasting results. That could be a lot of money that you lose very quickly. Two other options would be to remove the tooth and have an implant placed with a porcelain crown to restore the implant.
Can a tooth that has been chipped to gumline be saved? (Photo)
WEBApr 25, 2016 · Answer: Chipped tooth on gum line. Teeth broken to the gum line can, sometimes, be saved by pushing the gums lower to make room for a new crown. You would have to see a periodontist for a procedure called a "crown lengthening" and then wait about 8 weeks for the crown to be placed by your dentist. If, …
Dental Crown and gum line Questions - RealSelf
WEBThe underlying tooth began darkening and showing through. I had it internally bleache twice but continued to darken. I went to a cosmetic dentist who replaced the crown and tried to mask the underlying tooth. He replaced the crown but the gum line is still dark. So after spending 1000s of dollars on a new crown I am back to square 1.