I was wondering if this chip will grow, dangerously in the future, or whether this will make the tooth more prone to decay. By the way, it is one to the right of my big front teeth.
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2007-06-12 02:24:00 · 6 answers · asked by JJon1 1 in Health ➔ Dental
In my experience as a hygienist I think it is really 50/50, it may change or may not. The front teeth usually have a low rate of decay and since you can clearly see the area I wouldn't too concerned. If the chip is rough and bothering your tongue you could probably have it smoothed down or built up with composite (a white plastic used for fillings) but since the area is so small I would probably leave it alone. It may be caused by the way you bite your teeth together (you will wear you teeth down over time) or because of trauma. Don't use your teeth as tools, no biting your nails, pens, or opening bags/bottles with them. Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-06-12 02:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a dental assistant. Tooth will be ok, but it's better if you can get into a dentist and let him build the chip up with a composite material that will harden and tooth will look normal.
2007-06-12 09:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iv done the same 5 years ago but left and right tooth and drinking steller artios does not help but your thinking right.your tooth or should i say your teethare at risk mine are all roting and iv even lost 2 teeth due to rot.get straight to the dentist i should have done that years ago
2007-06-12 09:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by nina h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello dentist here, just pop on my gloves open wide, yes thought so big front teeth oh you seem to have a huge gap to the right of your big front teeth, id be worried that may rot your big front teeth away,,, oh and theres no charge for rabbits. if you need any more advice pop along to my surgery just pop a straw in for now .....good luck.......i like you
2007-06-12 09:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by bullbusbutt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are in pain then the nerve is exposed poss the tooth will die if u don't see a dentist as soon as poss but be on the safe side and see one anyway
2007-06-12 09:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just done the same with one of my big teeth,dentist said it will be fine.
2007-06-12 09:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by caroline c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋