A member asked:

What to do if i broke one of my front teeth and it is getting removed, could i use braces to cover up that hole and make it look normal?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Probably not: If the tooth to come out is crowded out of place now, there is a slim chance that ortho could work. More likely, you will need an implant or bridge. Your dentist will know.

Answered 3/3/2014

4.4k views

Thank
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Temp vs perm: Temporarily you may need a "flipper" partial denture, a removable temporary device to wear until a more permanent result can be achieved. There are options- implant, bridge, perm. Partial denture. I would get information on all and decide. You may want to also consider a second opinion.

Answered 3/3/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Replace the tooth: Your broken front tooth may be replaced with an implant or a bridge. Both of these procedures can give you beautiful results. Closing the. Space with braces may not give you a natural looking smile because of the difference in size and shapes of the teeth. Talk to your dentist, perhaps also a second opinion, about your options.

Answered 3/3/2014

4.4k views

Thank

Probably not: It's a matter of symmetry. See an orthodontic specialist to talk to you about creating the best possible platform on which your dentist can create the best restorative solution. Have an ortho exam, you'll be glad you did.

Answered 9/29/2016

4.3k views

Thank

Related Questions