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Originally posted by popo
Well, a few things can go wrong here. Best case scenario is that you just need a crown on it. Worst case is that it needs to be extracted (if the break went way below the gum line). Anything in between those 2 scenarios includes needing a root canal (if the break went into the nerve) + crown and/or crown lengthening (if the break went slightly below the gums).
Don't wait too long. If dentin (the soft structure under the hard enamel) is exposed, bacteria can eat away at it pretty quickly getting into the nerve, thus leading you to a root canal.
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ooo I was afraid you were going to utter the dreaded words "root canal"