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Chipping of tooth

2023-03-04 07:00:11
My 4 year old son chipped his tooth yesterday evening as he fell down while playing. Although he is not complaining of any pain but his tooth seems to have sliced vertically but is still connected and has not broken off. Broken part of his tooth is moving when touched with hand( attached a pic for reference) I consulted a dentist in the morning today and he said that we should wait for the tooth to break off on its own or till the child complains about a lot of pain. I fear if there will be any infection due to this or any complications. Please take a look at the pic and advise what should I do.
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I would advise you to not wait. It would be better to start treatment. Also you need to get the tooth under the milk tooth checked. You may need few x-rays.  Visit a pedodontist or a dentist. Hope this helped

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you need to remove broken piece asap and get Pulpectomy / RCT to reduce pain by MDS Pediatric dentist.
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Visit Pedo-dontist asap.

Answered2023-03-05 15:03:22

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You should definitely seek consultation from a Pedodontist ( child specialist dentist) Do not delay treatment as it might cause non vital teeth( Pulp necrosis)
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Don't wait and visit other dentist for treatment Get the x-rays and vitality tests done.
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Don't try to break the tooth fragment. Avoid hot and cold food. Avoid bitting pressure on the concerned tooth.

Answered2023-03-04 18:24:20

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Hello U have to go for removal of that moving part.and take treatment for remaining part

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