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. Serving
Metro Atlanta, including East Cobb, Buckhead, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek,
Dunwoody, Vinings and Smyrna.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC.
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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Treating a chipped tooth is unlike treating a lost tooth, which can easily be remedied by dentures. Treatment is meticulous, but it's worth it to save oneself from embarrassment.
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