Question:
I had an accident with my teeth 3 years ago. Fractured 14 teeth, 2 root canals, 4 pulled, now one of my teeth I had a root canal done on had a temporary filling. Due to my insurance running out and no job with insurance I was unable to afford the crown. Now I finally have dental insurance and want to get a crown on this tooth- Can I? My old dentist wanted to pull it, I can't afford to be missing anymore teeth. I want to keep MY teeth.
Answers:
You should be able to get a crown at any time as long as the tooth is still "good" if it is loose, has an infection, or is starting to decay (get a cavity), it either needs to come out or get fixed first.
I'm pretty sure you can have the crown put on as long as the remnant of tooth is still in reasonable condition.
How can we tell without looking at the condition of your tooth? Go see a dentist and let him/her check your teeth.
Go see another dentist for a second opinion if you don't trust your old dentist.
oh ya you can get it done. make your appt. it is ok. good luck.
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