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Hi I Have A Hairline Crack And A Small Chip
Question: Hi I have a hairline crack and a small chip in a front crown. 1) Should I get this looked at right away2) ? Is there anything that can be done for it? I am not sure what caused it - I did hit it with a tool 2 months ago but didn't notice anything - then the meal before I noticed it I bit on hamburger that had a small piece of bone in it. I had to have two crowns replaced - my dentist said I should be using a mouth guard at night but I don't grind my teeth and hadn't been - I have started now. 3) Should I be wearing this?
thanks XXXXXXX
thanks XXXXXXX
Hi I have a hairline crack and a small chip in a front crown. 1) Should I get this looked at right away2) ? Is there anything that can be done for it? I am not sure what caused it - I did hit it with a tool 2 months ago but didn't notice anything - then the meal before I noticed it I bit on hamburger that had a small piece of bone in it. I had to have two crowns replaced - my dentist said I should be using a mouth guard at night but I don't grind my teeth and hadn't been - I have started now. 3) Should I be wearing this?
thanks XXXXXXX
thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Treatment varies with extent and get it monitored
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
There are different stages of trauma and the treatment varies accordingly. If it has got any sharp edge and involves only outer layer called enamel then you can get the sharp edge smoothened and monitor it for 3-4 weeks.
If it extends to second layer called dentine then it would be better to get it covered with filling material. If it extends to the pulp then you will have pain on applying pressure and might need RCT or Crown. So your treatment would vary with the different stages.
Secondly, you would need to wear mouthguard of you have habit of night grinding otherwise your teeth might wear off and you will experience sensitivity.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Wishing you good health.
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Treatment varies with extent and get it monitored
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
There are different stages of trauma and the treatment varies accordingly. If it has got any sharp edge and involves only outer layer called enamel then you can get the sharp edge smoothened and monitor it for 3-4 weeks.
If it extends to second layer called dentine then it would be better to get it covered with filling material. If it extends to the pulp then you will have pain on applying pressure and might need RCT or Crown. So your treatment would vary with the different stages.
Secondly, you would need to wear mouthguard of you have habit of night grinding otherwise your teeth might wear off and you will experience sensitivity.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Wishing you good health.
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Treatment varies with extent and get it monitored
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
There are different stages of trauma and the treatment varies accordingly. If it has got any sharp edge and involves only outer layer called enamel then you can get the sharp edge smoothened and monitor it for 3-4 weeks.
If it extends to second layer called dentine then it would be better to get it covered with filling material. If it extends to the pulp then you will have pain on applying pressure and might need RCT or Crown. So your treatment would vary with the different stages.
Secondly, you would need to wear mouthguard of you have habit of night grinding otherwise your teeth might wear off and you will experience sensitivity.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Wishing you good health.
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Treatment varies with extent and get it monitored
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
There are different stages of trauma and the treatment varies accordingly. If it has got any sharp edge and involves only outer layer called enamel then you can get the sharp edge smoothened and monitor it for 3-4 weeks.
If it extends to second layer called dentine then it would be better to get it covered with filling material. If it extends to the pulp then you will have pain on applying pressure and might need RCT or Crown. So your treatment would vary with the different stages.
Secondly, you would need to wear mouthguard of you have habit of night grinding otherwise your teeth might wear off and you will experience sensitivity.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Wishing you good health.
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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