Now that this tooth has fractured, this patient will have to go see a gum specialist to have the gum tissue moved down the side of the tooth. The fracture was SO far under the gum there is no way to restore, or fix it. Also, there is the possibility of a root canal because the crack was close to the nerve of the tooth. Afterwards the tooth will need a crown to completely restore the tooth to proper function and replace the missing tooth structure.
Sometimes orthodontics alone can’t solve a dental misalignment. A great example is teeth that are in the wrong position AND are broken down or worn out. In this case the orthodontist will place the teeth in the correct position and then it’s up to the restorative dentist to properly finish the case. Often these are the cases a ‘cosmetic’ dentist will try and ’sell’ what is called ‘instant orthodontics’. He/she will place veneers or crowns to alter the position and contour of the teeth. Here’s the problem…often there are more teeth prepared (or ‘ground down’) than necessary. And these teeth many times have more ground off of them to change their position. This can lead to more problems later.
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