Can I just scream.....I chipped...

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Can I just scream.....I chipped...
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Wed, 11-23-2005 - 8:33am

a tooth this morning!!!!

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Registered: 12-05-2004
Wed, 11-23-2005 - 8:58am

The tooth might not need a root canal if you get into the dentist fast enough. I broke a tooth in July (on a Tootsie Roll Pop), and they took me right in that same day. They built the tooth back up and placed a temporary crown on it, and then three weeks later, I got my real crown I believe the total cost was around $300. They should discuss prices with you ahead of time, but they should be able to at least build up the tooth to help you get through the holidays.

Pat :-D

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Registered: 07-12-2005
Wed, 11-23-2005 - 2:01pm
Speaking from experience, if you just chipped a tooth and go in right away, they may just be able to build it up and or just put a crown on it. Root canals are only needed when bacteria gets to the root and infects it. If you chipped a tooth in the past and waited 9 months, it's possible the root was exposed and became infected. I'd get in right away if I were you because it's way less expensive to get a crown versus a root canal treatment and a crown. Best of luck to you!
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Thu, 11-24-2005 - 10:23am

HUGS, Becky!!!!!!!!! So sorry to hear! Isn't it awful when these things happen at the holidays? Hang in there!!!!

Littlesbigs