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How Can A Fractured Bicuspid Be Treated?
I have a fractured bicuspid
no insurance. saw a Dentist
he said it could wait until I got insurance I have been keeping it very clean the front of the tooth is very loose. the back is stable xray revealed a rather short root and no decay. sometimes it hurts but only if food gets in the crack it has been like this since May what can I use temporarily when it does hurt ? I am waiting to see if I qualify ( CT) for dental coverage. my Dr fist thinks it will require dental restoration and will cost about $1000. I am not able to work disability and cannot afford dental insurance or self-pay k
no insurance. saw a Dentist
he said it could wait until I got insurance I have been keeping it very clean the front of the tooth is very loose. the back is stable xray revealed a rather short root and no decay. sometimes it hurts but only if food gets in the crack it has been like this since May what can I use temporarily when it does hurt ? I am waiting to see if I qualify ( CT) for dental coverage. my Dr fist thinks it will require dental restoration and will cost about $1000. I am not able to work disability and cannot afford dental insurance or self-pay k
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the tooth is fractured and if the fracture is vertical then just filling cannot restore it appropriately and the fractured portion needs to be removed.
So first of all, you need to send me an x-ray of the tooth so that I can check if the tooth can be saved or needs removal.
Also, filling of fractured tooth without proper treatment and diagnosis can cause failure of treatment.
So, my suggestion is to get an x-ray done and upload so that I can advise you appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If the tooth is fractured and if the fracture is vertical then just filling cannot restore it appropriately and the fractured portion needs to be removed.
So first of all, you need to send me an x-ray of the tooth so that I can check if the tooth can be saved or needs removal.
Also, filling of fractured tooth without proper treatment and diagnosis can cause failure of treatment.
So, my suggestion is to get an x-ray done and upload so that I can advise you appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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