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A member asked:
Is 3/4 natural tooth structure is enough for tooth to remain healthy? i broke my 1/4 portion of front tooth
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Maybe for Now: Sorry to hear that. It depends on how & where it broke. It may look fine on the surface, but internally it may be worse. Over time, more tooth may chip off & this depends on what is left. The opposing tooth may move in to close the now open gap, if there's no contact between the 2 now. Time will tell. You may want to have it looked at.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Get x-ray: An examination by a dental professional is necessary to evaluate the health of your tooth. This will generally include x-rays, examination and possibly pulpal vitality tests.
Answered 3/12/2015
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Depends...: Depends on what is broken, how deep, original cause and present symptoms. Time to get it checked by a dentist.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Consult with dentist: Depend to the fracture area and how close is to the nerve of the tooth.
Answered 8/23/2013
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