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A portion of my tooth broke off. I am not experiencing any acute pain. Just some mild discomfort. No bleeding. What could be the cause, and what should I do about it before I visit a dentist?
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Hope u didn't have any trauma. Better consult a dentist and check pulp is exposed. Take one xray.if no exposure of pulp go for filling. Chances of breakage1)trauma 2)enamel hypoplacia
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