Do I really need a crown? What are my other alternatives?
Q.
hi dr, i was just wondering if you could help me? i have a cosmetic filling on my front tooth. it has been broken since i was 10. the filling is now starting to get old and the change is starting to show. i am now 19 and when i asked my doctor to simply change it he said that it cannot be done and the only way to repair is by a crown. i’ve been highly discouraged for that solution because i don’t want to file my whole tooth for a small piece that would become more unstable than my current filling. is there any other solution you may recommend?
hi dr, i was just wondering if you could help me? i have a cosmetic filling on my front tooth. it has been broken since i was 10. the filling is now starting to get old and the change is starting to show. i am now 19 and when i asked my doctor to simply change it he said that it cannot be done and the only way to repair is by a crown. i’ve been highly discouraged for that solution because i don’t want to file my whole tooth for a small piece that would become more unstable than my current filling. is there any other solution you may recommend?
p.s. : I am thinking about taking up a boxing class, would it be safe if i used a mouth guard? Thank you for the help.
A.
Hello, thanks for your question. I would get a second opinion as it sounds like quite a jump from a filling to a crown, a veneer might be a better interim restoration. Yes a mouthguard would be safe to wear during contact sports
Hello, thanks for your question. I would get a second opinion as it sounds like quite a jump from a filling to a crown, a veneer might be a better interim restoration. Yes a mouthguard would be safe to wear during contact sports
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