Question:
All my front teeth are significantly chipped. I consulted with my cosmetic dentist and she said the only option was to extract the teeth and replace them with a bridge. This scares me! Quite frankly, I’d rather live with chipped teeth than have them extracted. I know that you’d have to see me to give your professional opinion – but I am curious to know if there is at least a sliver of hope for another option?
Answer:
Something is wrong with this picture – is there perhaps something that you are not telling me? Are the teeth abscessed or have they lost a lot of bone surrounding the teeth?
There is not another reason that I can think of that would justify extracting teeth that are only chipped.
I would not extract them at this time and would go to another dentist for a second opinion. If both dentists have the same opinion after looking at your x-rays and doing an examination, then chances are that extractions my be the best choice. It is just hard to believe with the information that you have provided.
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