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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
CHIPPED CROWN
Answered by
Matthew Baron, D.M.D. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
CHIPPED CROWN
by fresnoborn, Sep 06, 2005 12:00AM
HELLO. I AM NEW TO THIS FORUM AND HAVE A DENTAL QUESTION. I RECENTLY CHIPPED ONE OF MY CROWNS WHILE EATING HARD CANDY. I DON'T HAVE ANY PAIN THERE, IT'S JUST JAGGED AND SHARP. I WANT TO GO TO THE DENTIST BUT I AM MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND THEY ONLY FILL CAVITIES FOR YOU. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THE CAP. I WONDER IF MAYBE THE DENTIST COULD JUST FILE IT DOWN SOME? ANY ADVISE WILL BE APPRECIATED AND HAVE A GREAT DAY
Doctor's Answer
by Matthew Baron, D.M.D., Sep 06, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 06, 2005 12:00AM
Although not ideal, if the crown is structurally sound it can be smoothed down to be more comfortable for you. Hopefully it is not a crown in the front of your mouth. Good luck.
