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Tooth chipped off
My lower jaw canine chipped off in a small fragment while i was sleeping.it has happened to me before also.what should i do to strengtgen my teeth?
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Kindly attach photograph. If it is happening in night while sleeping then you may have Bruxism that is grinding of teeth in night.In that case you will have to use mothguard at night.
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Get your physical evaluation done by dentist
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If you're experiencing repeated issues with chipping or breaking teeth, it's important to consult a dentist to address the underlying causes and receive personalized recommendations. Good Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss daily to remove plaque and bacteria that can weaken teeth. Diet: Consume a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for strong teeth and bones. Limit Acidic Foods: Acidic foods and beverages can weaken tooth enamel. Limit consumption of sugary, acidic drinks and snacks. Avoid Chewing Hard Objects: Avoid using your teeth to open bottles, tear packages, or chew on hard objects like ice, pens, or hard candies. Mouthguards: If you grind your teeth at night or engage in contact sports, consider using a mouthguard to protect your teeth from excessive force. Regular Dental Checkups: Visit your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. Your dentist can identify potential issues early and provide guidance on maintaining strong teeth. Fluoride: Use fluoride-based dental products, as fluoride helps remineralize and strengthen tooth enamel. Avoid Bad Habits: Avoid habits like nail-biting, pen-chewing, and excessive teeth grinding, as these can weaken and damage teeth. Stress Management: High stress levels can lead to teeth grinding (bruxism), which can weaken teeth. Practice stress-reduction techniques. Dental Treatments: Depending on your specific case, your dentist might recommend treatments like dental bonding, crowns, or veneers to restore and strengthen chipped or weakened teeth. Remember that only a dentist can provide personalized advice based on your dental condition. If you're experiencing repeated issues with chipping teeth, it's best to consult a dental professional for a thorough evaluation and recommendations tailored to your situation.
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visit a dentist and get yourself examined. Chipping off can ocur due to various reasons like previous crack, decay or abnormal forces/ para-functional habits like night grinding called as bruxism in dentition. Plz get the cause ruled out and get it treated. To strengthen your teeth again the method will depend upon your cause. if your teeth are weak due to caries take flouride treatment, if bruxism make an occlusal splint, if only cracks then avoid certain foods and eating habits. So all in all first you need to know the reason of breakage. In general, health of your teeth and gums can be maintained by regular and proper brushing and flossing with soft toothbrush and flouride toothpaste.
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Hey you should get it checked. There might be some cavity as that can also be a reason for chipping off only one tooth. Or there can be some fracture as well. The more pressure will be applied on the broken part the more breakage will happen. Better to get it checked to know the exact cause.
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Increase calcium in your diet. Get your calcium and vitamin D checked.
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Hello Plz send photographs, and use enafix paste
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As per you, it has happened before as well. So better Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required).
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Hi, Please visit a dentist at the earliest. You may be having some underlying cause due to which your teeth are chipping often.
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Brush properly Increase calcium vitamins in your diet Dont grind if you have tooth grinding habit Consume less sugary food Use floride tooth pest Visit dental clinic regularly for checkup  
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