In the movies, a simple pratfall usually gets a big laugh, and a
resulting chipped tooth can have the audience rolling in the aisles. But in real life, a chipped tooth due to
trauma is no laughing matter.
Besides
possible pain and damage, a chipped tooth can cause a lot of embarrassment.
If you have a chipped tooth, you're not alone! In fact, chipped teeth are the most common
dental injury today. While a chipped
tooth can range in terms of size and damage, any type of dental trauma deserves
immediate attention. Although a small
chip will most likely not cause pain, you should contact
a dentist to make sure there is
no other damage to the tooth's structure. A dentist will be able to rule out
accompanying cracks or internal dental problems when examining your chipped
tooth.
More significant damage should definitely not be ignored! A broken tooth may result in an exposed nerve,
which can cause a great deal of pain. A completely knocked-out tooth can
actually be saved if you act quickly. Regardless of your dental emergency, contact
your dentist right away.
If we can be of service, please do not hesitate to contact our
office. We offer complimentary
consultations all our patients, new and old.
We serve Metro Atlanta, including Sandy Springs East Cobb, Buckhead,
Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Vinings, Acworth, Woodstock and
Smyrna.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC.
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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Keeping the broken teeth as it is and not going for the treatment can result in severe pain. Instead of broken tooth, it is better to remove the broken one to save your self from pain caused due to exposed nerve in the jaw.
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