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Chipped tooth
Who can assist with filling a chipped tooth? Should I go to a regular dentist or is there specialist that I should consult?
Hello mate,
Looks like you chipped your tooth. Its a very common issue which can be sorted out by any good dentist. Once get it examined dentist will let you know what is the best treatment according to the severity of the fracture. Normally if the fractured/chipped portion is not too big then its simple build up by the suitable material according to the case if it is deep then you might have to go for crown. Your dentist will tell you the best. Take care
Next Steps
Visit your dentist and get the x ray done, your dentist will tell the best treatment according to the clinical and radiological findings
Health Tips
get your general and oral health check you done every six months so that any problem can be ruled out in initial stages
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Hello,
Chip off /fracture tooth can be easily treated.
You can go to general Dentist.
If your tooth has pulp /nerve involvement then you might require rct then filling.
If it's just slight chip off,it can be built by with composite(filling material).
Next Steps
visit general Dentist
Health Tips
composite built-up
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