Need to fix a chipped tooth
I am worried about the process of fixing a chipped tooth. I chipped my front tooth about two months ago. I chipped it playing base ball. It is only a small chip which was good considering how hard that ball smacked me in the face. I was going to just leave it alone but my friend told me I should have it fixed. That it is open to tooth decay if I do nothing. How does a dentist fix a chip tooth? Will they just grind it down? I do not want to have a shorter tooth. I think the chip would be better then that. Information please
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Monday, Feb. 15th 2010 10:51 AM at 10:51 am
The dentist may be able to do a slight bounding on the tooth. Depending on how big the chip is. Your friend is right that the chip does leave a week spot that is now open to tooth decay.
A dentist will be able to fix it so I would too suggest getting it taken care of.
Monday, Feb. 15th 2010 11:14 AM at 11:14 am
Just go to the dentist and get it fixed. Your friend is right that now that your tooth is chip you may be open to getting a cavity. It is really no big deal about fixing it.
The dentist could suggest either bounding the tooth. Sanding down the sharp edge and putting a dental sealant on it. To even possibly getting a crown. Just talk over your choices and do what you feel would be best for you.