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Tooth broken
A little side part of my right second molar tooth got broken when I was chewing hard food.
I have thrown away the broken part when it came out.
There is no pain. I am little worried if there is any possibility of infection.
From your experience , can you suggest, can it create any infection or pain later ? What is chance? High or Low chance?
And what is the home remedy to take care of my broken tooth at this moment ?
There is no issue at all at this moment. I can eat food and chew fully.
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There is a high chance of infection or caries from broken teeth which may cause pain or sensitivity later.
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visit nearby dental clinic for restoration of tooth
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The broken teeth may cause sensitivity.. Pain and infection can occur but after you feel sensitivity..
It involves food entrapment..
I suggest you to do restoration, a build up in the fractured teeth area..
It will be successful for few years..
Next Steps
take an xray, then check the condition of that teeth and then do restoration or crown..
Health Tips
avoid chewing hard substance right side..
gargle after meals..
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Go for veneers or capping
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Dr. Shivani Mangal
Endodontist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello Sir
Since you don’t have any pain, It is likely that the fracture must have occurred at a superficial level. But leaving it this way is not safe. It is exposed to oral environment and will lead to infection and pain subsequently.
You need to visit your dentist, get it properly checked. He might take x ray to see the status of tooth nerve and root. Only after that a proper treatment can be done.
It cannot be cured at home on your own.
Next Steps
Kindly visit your dentist
Health Tips
Don’t wait for any symptoms to occur, it might be too late
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