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Wisdom teeth
Half my teeth has chipped out from the gum a few months back, I havnt gone to a dentist yet
Is it unsafe?
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Yes it is unsafe
It cause infection
It is better to visit dentist and complete your treatment and save your tooth if possible
Next Steps
Visit nearby dentist
Health Tips
Maintain oral hygiene and avoid food lodgement
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Yes it is the potential source of infection to oral pathogens, depending on the extend of involvement .
Next Steps
visit dentist for the same as the earliest.
Health Tips
don't self medicate or don't postpone the treatment.
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Dr. Praveena Daniel
Dental Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Yes it can lead to infection, depending on the tooth condition, clinical evaluation and x-ray diagnosis root canal and crown treatment or removal of the teeth will be done ...
If it is a wisdom tooth then removal is the best option.
Regards.
Next Steps
visit dentist as early as possible
Health Tips
Home remedy.....maintenance of oral hygiene and luke warm salt water gargling
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