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Broken Tooth

  • 27-12-2012 03:24PM
    #1
    WildRosie
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    My brother was assaulted last night :mad:. Half of his right lateral incisor was broken off. The break is a little jagged and at an angle. He has the broken part.

    In a situation like this, would a crown be the normal treatment or can the broken part be put back on somehow? The tooth is very sensitive. Does he need to see a dentist as a matter of urgency? Money is very tight as he's saving to emigrate to Australia. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


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  • #2
    helimachoptor
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    I'm not a dentist so wont comment on the treatment part, but yes he really should go and see a dentist asap.

    Dental care is no cheaper in Oz so he'll be paying to get it done and chances are the longer he leaves it the worse/more complex the situation may become


  • #3
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    Dentistry is WAAYYY more expensive in Australia than Ireland.


  • #4
    WildRosie
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    Aadhya Big Sliver wrote: »
    Dentistry is WAAYYY more expensive in Australia than Ireland.

    Thanks. It's more of a cashflow thing really than trying to save money. I didn't intend to give the impression that he was waiting so he could get it done "cheaper" in Australia. He just doesn't have the €1k or whatever it costs to get a crown. When he's in Australia he'll (hopefully) be earning and be able to pay for it - which he can't right now. That's why I was asking if a crown is his only option.


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