My ten year old son was playing lacrosse and got hit in the mouth with a stick. One of his top front teeth broke off, about 2/3 of the way up, and the other has a diagonal crack in it. I took him to the dentist’s office today, but the dentist wouldn’t even see him. The receptionist says he won’t have time to fix the tooth for 3 more weeks. That is just crazy!
I don’t want to wait for treatment on this. Is it customary to wait this long? Is there some medical reason why it should NOT be treated right away?
Thanks,
Suzy in St. Paul, MN
Dear Suzy,
No medical reason exists to wait. If you still have the piece that broke off, that could help the situation. A talented cosmetic dentist will be able to reattach the piece of tooth.
You should absolutely choose an excellent cosmetic dentist for this procedure, as you want these teeth to look as good as possible.
If you do not have the piece of tooth, direct dental bonding may be an option to repair the broken tooth, or he may need a porcelain crown or two, depending on the severity of the crack in the other tooth. If the roots of the teeth are cracked, he may need root canal treatment. If you consult with an excellent cosmetic dentist, he or she will be able to offer you all of the possible options to get the possible aesthetic result.
Posted courtesy of Baton Rouge dentist Dr. Perry.