2007-01-03 20:04:31 · 9 answers · asked by R man 1 in Health ➔ Dental
No, it is not an emergency my dear.
2007-01-03 20:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Prof Hao 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can eat with a chipped front tooth as long as it does not hurt and it does not mean if it does not hurt u shoul leave it the way it is, u should see a dentist about the chipped tooth to prevent infections from occuring
2007-01-03 20:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Boozie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much is chipped out. If it is a very small piece it really doesnt matter much. But if its a bigger piece then chances of a nerve exposure are high and then its better to get the nerve "insulated" through a cement dressing from your dentist right away to avoid a potential root canal treatment some time later. Remember an exposed nerve is open to all kinds of bacteria in the mouth and that's asking for trouble.
2007-01-03 20:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Dr.Tan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can eat. No it is not an emergency. If it hurts though chances are there is some nerve involvement and may get worse so you will need to see a dentist. If it does not hurt then it will be okay for you to wait until your next appt and then can just filie it down.
2007-01-03 20:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the extent of damage of ure tooth... if its minor tooth chip then forget it... but if u bled that time and if u feel sensitivity whrn taking hot or cold then u require a root canal or just a filling so see a dentist then
2007-01-03 20:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by brenda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd only eat soft foods (think Jello) and try to go to the dentist as soon as possible.
2007-01-03 20:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you want to fix it and not have a big gap until you get stainless steel pegs screwed into the bone where the tooth attached and a plastic one glue on he peg. to fill he big gap. if you dont care just leave it alone. avoid hard candy and tough steak. one you break one theyh tend to crumble. a piece at a time.
2007-01-03 20:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go a head and munch out, I've had teeth knocked out of my head in a bar fight and kept on keeping on.
2007-01-03 20:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it dont hurt why not my grandfather eats with no teeth.
2007-01-03 20:17:06 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Zip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋