Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Malakim's Avatar
    Malakim Posts: 16, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jun 5, 2009, 05:13 PM
    Chipped my tooth today!
    Hi today I just chipped one of my teeth (the ones next to the front) I hope someone can answer my questions. I will be going to the dentist asap, but the earliest apointment is in about a week :/



    How long until it gets infected? Is using mouthwash still OK? It doesn't hurt or anything, I just don't want it to scale into something dangerous.

    Thanks.
    Amir1981's Avatar
    Amir1981 Posts: 246, Reputation: 6
    Full Member
    		  
    #2

    Jun 5, 2009, 05:23 PM

    Unless it is bleeding from inside the tooth you'll be fine... It should just need a large composite filling but I don't know the whole story (if it is root canaled etc). For superior esthetics/longevity you may choose a crown or veneer.
    Amir1981's Avatar
    Amir1981 Posts: 246, Reputation: 6
    Full Member
    		  
    #3

    Jun 5, 2009, 05:24 PM

    But they cost more...
    Malakim's Avatar
    Malakim Posts: 16, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Jun 5, 2009, 05:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Amir1981 View Post
    but they cost more...
    Hey thanks, money is no problem I don't think. I chipped it trying to bite Moms burnt food (true story) its not a root canaled tooth but it did have a filling which came out as well, this is why I'm so worried about it. I just hope they don't pull it, not because of cosmetic but I eat with those teeth the most haha.

    Doesn't hurt, doesn't bleed, not sensitive, I'm just worried it will get infected in the weeks wait. :eek:
    flossie's Avatar
    flossie Posts: 1,903, Reputation: 181
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Jun 5, 2009, 05:42 PM

    Keep it clean and you should have no problem. If the nerve was exposed you would be having sensitivity, especially to cold.
    Amir1981's Avatar
    Amir1981 Posts: 246, Reputation: 6
    Full Member
    		  
    #6

    Jun 5, 2009, 07:02 PM

    Nah don't worry! Looks like there is tons of tooth there, you'll be fine!
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Chipped corian [ 2 Answers ]

I dropped a coffe cup and chipped the clear coat on my corian countertop. Can I fix this myself? If so, where do I get the materials and instructions. My quote for pro repair was $400.

Chipped wisdom tooth: need temporary quick fix [ 3 Answers ]

Before you read further, let it be known that I've already booked an appointment with a dentist and will visit him in early March. I'm currently on holiday in another country and won't return until a week later. Problem I'm having right now is that my wisdom tooth has very deep cavity. Just a...

Bathroom tub chipped [ 2 Answers ]

How can I patch a chip in my tub? The tub is white and the chip is very visible. It is not very big but an eye sore. It seems that when I was installing the tile some how I chipped the tub. Would there be a product I can use?

Chipped tooth leads to crown possible root canal [ 1 Answers ]

I recently chipped one of my bottom back molars. The tooth had a very large filling. However, it seemed like the dentist really 'went to town' on the drilling. A week later I still had pain and got a prescription. My new crown is in with temporary cement to "see if the pain goes away," and I'm told...

Chipped tooth [ 5 Answers ]

Recently (today) I chipped the side of a lower molar (think that's what it is called) that is two teeth from back on the bottom left... This tooth has had one of those old school (gray/silver) fillings in it for about 15 years or so... The filling didn't chip, but the tooth on the outter edge...

View more questions Search