https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:11:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2197259 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:38:01 +0000 ALV91711 2197259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kimberlybee: There is a big cavity and damage and pain, oh the wonderful pain. She did say pulling was an option too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2196324 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:43:36 +0000 Kimberlybee 2196324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: Sorry to hear about the need for a root canal. What are the signs that a root canal is needed? I had a fracture in a molar that was repaired but the dentist said I would need a root canal next time. At the time there was no pain or sensitivity while it wasn't repaired yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2196303 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:36:05 +0000 ALV91711 2196303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I thought I'd update. I ended up waiting. I kept thinking about seeing a dentist but life got busy. Sunday night I was up most of the night in pain. Saw the dentist this morning. I have an infection that has to get cleared up and next week I get to go for a root canal and then a crown. </p> <p>Moral of the story don't wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2030052 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 23:17:28 +0000 ALV91711 2030052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: Thank you for the input. I'm going to have to find a dentist but I think after reading what everyone gas said from waiting I will at least get it looked at and see if it is something that can wait. I don't want to have to get more extensive work because I was being cheep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2030041 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:57:58 +0000 yellowbird 2030041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: I see people who have silver filings fracture enamel all the time. I would be less concerned if that were the case because a lot of the time it's a clean fracture with no decay. I would be concerned about decay getting bigger if you wait two months. You should be able to be seen to get a consult just to see if it's something that could wait or if it needs treatment asap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2030008 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:33:06 +0000 ALV91711 2030008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: I'm not sure if there was a filling in that tooth. I know I've had a few but I don't think on that tooth. It is my very back molar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029991 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:26:15 +0000 yellowbird 2029991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: sometimes insurance has waiting periods for major work anyway so it may not matter. I wouldn't wait. If part if your tooth has broken off, there may be a bigger issue going on.</p> <p>Did the tooth that broke have a filling in it before? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029943 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:01:53 +0000 ALV91711 2029943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: OMG, so much money!!</p> <p>@PrincessBaby: I think waiting may just be worth it, even if it is a bit more work. </p> <p>I may have to re check this week what my dental plan is going to cover and then that can help make the decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029933 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:56:16 +0000 Charm54 2029933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This exact thing happened to me while flossing! It was visible so I had to go in ASAP - big chunk of my tooth missing. Cue minor freak out, I thought my teeth were rotting. Turns out it was an old root canal that has fallen off. </p> <p>I needed a crown which cost $1500+.... Thanks GOODNESS I had literally just gone on DHs dental and they covered crowns.</p> <p>If it doesn't hurt I would probably wait. So $$$$! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029896 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:28:21 +0000 PrincessBaby 2029896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chaosmaven: Ditto - ended up with a root canal and a fancy new crown $$$. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029893 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:26:46 +0000 PrincessBaby 2029893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I broke off a piece of dental work in the back of my mouth about 3 weeks before our wedding and was soooo busy and in a whirlwind, that I put off dental work (it totally didn't hurt) until we got back from our honeymoon and then got settled down. I ended up needing way more dental work because I waited, because yuck stuff got where it shouldn't have. But it was covered. And if you're not covered, then even if you have to have more dental work as a result of waiting, it will probably be a wash on the cost because you would spend a lot now paying out of pocket vs having to pay for more work later that is covered. So I would just take the gamble and wait:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029885 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:22:58 +0000 ALV91711 2029885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chaosmaven: Thanks for the input. </p> <p>Of course these types of things only happen when you are in between coverage. If I currently had dental then I would just go in right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029849 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:01:09 +0000 Chaosmaven 2029849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would keep it as clean as possible and make an appointment for the earliest date you will have insurance, assuming you don't have any pain currently. I broke off a small part of a molar a few years ago, and it was so small I didn't really worry about it. Ended up with a root canal and a crown :sad: But as long as you don't let it go too long, you should be ok, and probably only need a crown or filling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029836 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:54:15 +0000 ALV91711 2029836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: Sorry you are in the same situation. I hope your tooth stays pain free. </p> <p>It is just a little piece. I'm kind of thinking of waiting and seeing. If it starts to hurt at all I'll go in but I want to avoid spending tonnes of money I don't have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029817 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:43:59 +0000 mrs. bird 2029817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>is it a big chunk or a little one? sadly, i'm in the same boat :( i broke a little chunk of a tooth off last wk &amp; won't have dental until the end of feb, i'm just going to keep my mouth super clean &amp; wait it out, but if i have any pain i'll def take care of it before that because if it gets infected or something i'm sure it will get $$$ quickly. i'm sorry about your tooth &amp; hope someone has a more helpful suggestion for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-tooth-wwyd#post-2029801 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:25:37 +0000 ALV91711 2029801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last night I was flossing and a chunk of my back molar broke off. It doesn't hurt at all.</p> <p>I just started a new job a month ago and won't have insurance for 2 months.</p> <p>Would you just suck it up and go see a dentist or wait it out? And why? </p>