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2015-08-03 11:13:50
I broke my tooth recently when I fell from my bike. I don't think it's a big piece it's just chipped. I hurts when I drink cold water. I have a dentist appointment in a week. Is this urgent?
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broken tooth can be filled with restorative materials.. you are having pain because of fracture your tooth's dentin is exposed and it gives you a sensitivity while having water...your problem will be solved after filling...

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Urgent absolutely! Good that you have scheduled a appointment to take care of your tooth. Best of luck!

Answered2015-08-03 16:51:31

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it is definitely urgent. ur dentist would take few x rays to make sure there is no infection r further fracture. if there is no infection they would proceed with simple tooth coloured restoration @a

Answered2015-08-03 12:24:56

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