i have a loose cap that came off my tooth

Q. I have a few upper teeth that are capped. This was done several years ago. Have had no problem except recently one of the front caps became loose and eventually fell out. When I went to the dentist, she told me the cap was broke at the top. She could cement it back in but it wouldn’t last and that I should consider either a bridge or implant. My question is, can this cap be fixed? Isn’t there some way they can bond it or fix the broken area so I will not have to go through the expense of a bridge or implant? I am 74 years old and if it wasn’t that the tooth was in the front, I would forget about it, but I can’t. Could you please tell me if I have any alternatives here. I thank you for your time and hope to hear from you.

A.

To answer the question I would have to guess why the the tooth broke without actually seeing it. My guess is that your dentist had a reason. But here are some options.
1. Ask if the root is srong enough for a root filling / cast post / new crown.
2. Go to another dentist for a second opinion
I understand that you want as little as possible doing but a weakly fixed front tooth is not a good idea.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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