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Broken teeth
I had a broken teeth in front..it had happend in 2010.and im 21 years old..and it is broken half of the teeth and it is cross...is there any problem with the broken teeth...for example::infection,or it effects on other teeth...can u please suggest me what can i do
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Need to check with dental x Ray..even if there is no pain there are chances of root infection which can extend to adjacent tèeth and tooth might need root canal treatment
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consultation and x Ray
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Need to check X ray.
If # is not deep, it can be treated using composite filling or laminate but if it would have crossed dentin, other treatment is must.
So in both situation, treatement is needed. so consult dentist.
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Dr. Sheetal Chowdary
Prosthodontist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes there may be a problem with that , any broken tooth may give rise to sensitivity or infiction in the end stage. It also effects psychologically.
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Dentist will evaluate the extent of fracture of your tooth by taking an x- Ray and will suggest an appropriate treatment . It may be simple filling or RCT.
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Do not delay anymore visit the dentist as early as possible and restore your smile back
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Dr. Rashmi R
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
If tooth is broken because of fall there will be impact below the tooth
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Go to dentist take periapical x ray if infection is there then RCT otherwise Filling
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If not consultant then after 4yrs There is chance of gum swelling known as abscess
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