Any dentists out there?? I have 2 chipped teeth and want know know how my dentis!
Question:
Any dentists out there?? I have 2 chipped teeth and want know know how my dentist will fix them?
Im 13 and in Australia. My top 2 front teeth have chips in the bottom left corners, not that big, but pretty noticable when im talking to someone. They chipped when I was in primary school, when i was trying to open something and when I fell of the playground and hit my tooth on the wood. They are fully grown. I think one chipped a little more a few weeks ago, and I completely understand that, when there is something wrong, it needs to be fixed sooner rather than later, because it will just get worse. How will they be fixed. There is also a gap in between if it makes a difference. How much will this cost? Many thanks.
Answers:
You have three options:
(1)Composite restorations (acrylic) to fix the chips and to close the diastima (space between the teeth). $
(2)Porcelain Veneers - a thin layer on the front surface of the tooth is removed and a porcelain veneer (jacket) is bonded to the teeth. You will have an impression taken - no temporary is needed while this is constructed. This is not a reversible procedure. $$
(3)Porcelain Veneer Crowns - a thin layer all around the tooth is removed - the dentist will then take an impression - have a crown constructed at the dental lab - when it is returned it will be cemented on the tooth. You will wear a temporary crown while the procelain crown is being constructed. This is not reversible. $$$