Question 1

will it still hurt when i have to get a crown put on my broken tooth?

Accepted Answer

Talk to dentist: A crown will go a long way to making your tooth  strong and healthy again and stopping the pain you are having.
You dentist will determine the cause for the pain before the crown is done and if you will need a root canal or another treatment first.

Question 2

for what length of time can i go without a crown on my broken tooth?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Don't know the condition of it, which one it is, current state of disrepair, and other pertinent info. No time frame can be given; the longer you wait, the better the chance for complications resulting in the loss of the tooth.

Question 3

is it possible to get a bonding on a broken tooth over a crown?

Accepted Answer

You can: But it probably will not hold. It is a cheap temporary fix and in the end you will still need a new crown.

Question 4

is it ok to use a crown to cover chipped, cracked or broken tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the extent if the chip / break / fracture.  Endodontic therapy might be indicated.   The periodontal status of the affected tooth also has to be evaluated for viability of the crown.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

onset of symptoms came 5 days after having a new crown fitted to a broken tooth, have since been back to the dentist but he could not find anything wrong and suspected that it was due to the new tooth being fitted to high, such was then corrected.

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. In this case, the sore throat may or may not be related to the dental visit. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly.

Question 6

had crown prep on a broken tooth, now in extreme pain. i wasn't hurting prior. had no numbing so felt the pain right away. normal, or root canal need?

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Hard to say...: So many factors contribute to your post operative pain and sensitivity. Your dentist knows more about that tooth than anyone on this panel. If the pain is severe, the tooth probably needs endodontic treatment.

Question 7

how long can i wait to have a bridge put in after an extracted tooth? i am having a broken tooth extracted next week and plan on adding a bridge. problem is, my dental insurance doesn't kick in until august 1st so i'd need to pay all out of pocket.  can i

Accepted Answer

There : There should not be any major treatment problems waiting until august to start the bridge for your missing tooth.  The adjacent and opposing teeth will not have time to move into the space left by the extracted tooth and the extraction site will have time to heal.  Have you considered an implant?

What may be of concern though is that your new insurance may have a" pre-existing condition" clause that may absolve them from providing reimbursement for procedures done to replace a tooth that had been extracted prior to the insurance policy taking effect.  I would check on the terms of the policy.  Your dentist may be able to help you in this matter.

Question 8

i was trying to put the orajel maximum toothache liquid on a broken tooth with a dropper and i accidently swallowed some should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Orajel: Not necessary to worry about it. It's just a topical anesthetic and the amount ingested should pose no problem.

Question 9

what do you do for a broken tooth?

Accepted Answer

Call a dentist: At your appointment, your dentist will tell you what is needed to restore the broken tooth.

Question 10

can a badly broken tooth be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Broken tooth: It depends how badly the tooth is broken. Visit your dentist and get an assessment. You may need endodontic treatment (root canal, even a crown extension procedure and a crown (cap). But if the roots of the tooth are involved, you may have to have the tooth extracted.

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Onset of symptoms came 5 days after having a new crown fitted to a broken tooth, have since been back to the dentist but he could not find anything wrong and suspected that it was due to the new tooth being fitted to high, such was then corrected.

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Had crown prep on a broken tooth, now in extreme pain. i wasn't hurting prior. had no numbing so felt the pain right away. normal, or root canal need?

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How long can i wait to have a bridge put in after an extracted tooth? i am having a broken tooth extracted next week and plan on adding a bridge. problem is, my dental insurance doesn't kick in until august 1st so i'd need to pay all out of pocket. can i

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I was trying to put the orajel maximum toothache liquid on a broken tooth with a dropper and i accidently swallowed some should i go to the er?

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What do you do for a broken tooth?

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