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I have a crown and part of the tooth is cracked and broke off. what should i do?
13 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Evaluation: Have the crown evaluated by your dentist. It might just be cosmetic, but you make have a cavity underneath, necessitating the replacement of the crown.
Answered 11/14/2014
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Tooth: Go see the dentist that placed the crown for an evaluation...you probably just chipped some porcelain...no big deal
Answered 11/14/2014
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See your dentist: If your crown is chipped it may be porcelain that has fractured away from the substructure. If it is causing you pain I'd get in when you have time. If it doesn't seem to bother you and you aren't getting food stuck between your teeth you could wait until your next cleaning to have your dentist evaluate it. Porcelain is a glass and sometimes chips off of crowns. Make sure to keep it clean!
Answered 4/2/2015
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Dentist: There's really no D iY treatment for a fractured or decayed tooth. Please see your Dentist before the problem worsens.
Answered 1/10/2017
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See your dentist: Your dentist would need to evaluate your tooth and see if you need a new crown.
Answered 9/19/2017
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