Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
About two weeks ago I chipped my front tooth. I went into my dentist this past week to get it smoothed out (very minor) but he also noticed a horizontal fracture across the middle of my front tooth. He does not want to jump into anything too quickly so said just to watch it and if it cracks off he will cap it. Since then I have noticed only when I put pressure on the tooth to bite down I have discomfort, but nothing constant. Should I be concerned about the pain? Is there anything I can do to help protect the fracture like having a sealant put on? And should I be concerned about the idea of a cap changing the way my face looks (looking unnatural, wanting to continue whitening my teeth, etc.)?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
As per your history, you had a recent tooth damage with microfracture, that means you have been put on the wait and watch. If your tooth is vital after a month or two and fracture has not widened, you do not need any treatment. If there is any discoloration or pain than the crown is the option. Nowadays the crown are totally in compliance with your dental shade and it does not looks artificial in any case if done properly.
If you can upload a picture of the broken tooth taken in natural light, I can tell you does it need an immediate treatment. As of now, I do recommend you to use fluoridated toothpaste. Also, keep your teeth clean by brushing at least twice daily because chipped off teeth are highly prone to caries or cavities.
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Answered byDr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
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