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How can chipped tooth be treated?

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How can chipped tooth be treated?

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Answered by

Dr. Tooba Qazi

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At May 3, 2019
Reviewed AtOctober 6, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I chipped my front tooth two days ago. I saved the broken tooth piece in a cup of milk in the refrigerator. The piece is fairly small (bottom corner chipped off). What are my options to get my tooth fixed? It does not hurt but it is a little sharp to the touch.

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

That is good that you saved the part of the tooth. But actually little chipped off part of the tooth cannot be reattached to the tooth by any means. But if whole tooth and its root somehow got knocked out of socket while you fell down or so and that tooth is kept immediately under your saliva or milk and then re-implanted at the same place within one hour then this tooth definitely gets saved. But, unfortunately, its broken part is hard to re-attach. You should get filling of it done as soon as possible and get sharp edges trimmed else it will hurt your tongue or lips. Stay happy and blessed. Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Tooba Qazi
Dr. Tooba Qazi

Dentistry

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