One of my front teeth has chipped away slightly at the bottom edge and now the edge is uneven. Anyone know why this happens and what to do about it?
2006-10-27 16:47:40 · 11 answers · asked by jjj 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The probable cause is "bruxism," grinding your teeth at night in your sleep.
See your dentist and see if the teeth can be filed until they are even or filled with white plastic filling to make them look even.
2006-10-27 16:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One way would be to get a cap put on and that's not cheap by any means. If it was just a slight chip perhaps it could be filed down as well as the other one to match. Definitely cheaper and probably better in the long run. Or you could just leave it as it might add a bit of character to your smile, sometimes slight imperfections add to the beauty of a thing.
2006-10-27 16:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sphinx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick up the phone and call for an apt at the Dentist. Thats your best bet.
Most people do not want to hear that, I know I have a huge fear of Dentists, but there are so many out there that help with that fear.
Good luck to ya, but pick up the phone......now dial
2006-10-27 16:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by earinfection 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 18:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by C.J. W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you grind your teeth at night, maybe? You definitely need to see a dentist if you want to get it fixed. It doesn't sound like an emergency situation, more like a cosmetic issue. However, if you are in pain from it, definitely get into a dentist ASAP.
2006-10-27 16:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by walkinbyfaith7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry! It's horrible, I've done it twice.
If it's just small, you really won't need to do anything. It's not noticible and it will blend in with your teeth, it's not a problem.
If it's big and noticible, go ahead and see your dentist. They will straighten it out and put a filler in.
Good luck!
2006-10-27 16:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by Candy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see your dentist or orthodontist. They can put a veneer on your tooth to make it look whole again. No one (even you) will be able to tell that you had ever chipped it.
2006-10-27 16:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i chipped my front tooth and went to dentist he builded up and you wouln't tell the difference! Go to the dentist ASAP!
2006-10-27 16:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by ShdD345 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my brother chipped his tooth biting a tin of cookies. i have no idea why. anyway. see a dentist. they can file it smooth and check and see if you have soft teeth. maybe you need to drink more milk
2006-10-27 16:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by sassafrass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You obviously hit it on something or bit down to hard..you will ahve to go to the dentist and have them sand it down for you
2006-10-27 16:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by Jesabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋