Cracked tooth..now what?!
Question:
Cracked tooth..now what?
I went to the dentist yesterday for the 4th time about the pain in my tooth when I bite. Part of the pain was being caused by a filling that was too high. The tooth on the top however is a different story. After much searching the dentist said she could see a crack in my molar! That's what has been causing this pain! I asked her if it was really bad and she said that if I wasn't having problems with it, that it probably wouldn't have been treated. Here's the problem, I have already used up my plan allowance on my dental insurance for the year. I need a crown and I'm broke! Is this something can can be left untreated for at least 6 months? Or, should I suck it up, take out a signature loan with the bank and have it done right away? In the mean time, what can I do to help with the pain until I see my dentist for the crown prep?
Answers:
IF you wait you could lose the tooth all together. I would get the tooth done right away. However, if the crack is not that bad it could make it. But all it takes is biting the wrong way or on somethig to hard and the whole tooth could just fall apart.