Question 1

what do i do about a chipped tooth if i swallowed chip?

Accepted Answer

CHIPPED TOOTH: Chipped tooth if swallowed will not cause any problems and it will pass in the feces and for the toothotself you need to see the dentist who can deal with it.

Question 2

wondering if it's dangerous to accidentally swallow a chipped tooth?

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Swallowed tooth : Swallowing a piece of a tooth will not harm you.  It will just pass thru.

Question 3

extreme pain from the inside of the chipped tooth. the pain has recently spread to the jaw and ear drums and now it even hurts to yawn and swallow?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist!!: This sounds much too severe to be clarified by this service. Make an dentist appointment asap to get this problem evaluated and treated .. Good luck!

Question 4

what should i do about a chipped tooth if you can't see a dentist?

Accepted Answer

Not much: A dentist is really the only professional qualified to restore a chipped tooth. If may have a cavity that you cannot see, so that needs to be taken care of, too. Really cannot do anything on your own.

Question 5

what can you do about a chipped tooth and sore tongue?

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See a dentist: It sounds like you are asking about a chipped tooth and the rough edges are causing irritation of your tongue.
It can be as simple as smoothing a rough edge to needing a crown or even more.  Seeing a dentist would at least give you the chance to find out the state of the tooth and what your treatment options might be.

Question 6

what can i do about a chipped tooth it hurts, its really sensitive, it throbs constantly, it gives me a painful feeling that makes my mouth feel really uncomfortable at times.
its my front left tooth the corners chipped to the gumline. wich is where the

Accepted Answer

What : What exactly are you asking the dentists to do? If your tooth is chipped like you describe, it really should have been repaired by the first dentist you saw. If it is a chip like you describe, bonding should repair your tooth. If the tooth has been traumatized bad enough, it might need a root canal. If so, the tooth may need a crown, also.
Don't give up, there has to be a dentist out there for you.
Good luck!

Question 7

i don't know what to do about my chipped tooth. what is the best way to fix this?

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See dentist: See your dentist. They will examine this and recommend the best treatment. Good luck.

Question 8

is a slightly chipped tooth something to worry about? i had a canine tooth very slightly chipped while playing basketball. there has been no pain or numbness since then, but i would like to know if i should go to the dentist anyway?

Accepted Answer

Cuspid : Cuspid (canine)  play a big role in occlusion (bite)due to cuspid rise. Depending on which surface of the tooth is chipped, it can affect the relationship of neighboring or opposing teeth whichever will compensate for the load during function.

See your dentist if the chip is by the incising surface of the tooth. It needs either repair or adjustment.

Question 9

how to fix a chipped tooth?

Accepted Answer

Chipped tooth: The answer depends upon how much tooth is chipped and where it is located. .If it's a front tooth and the chip is small a tooth colored material can be bonded to restore it. If it is more substantial then a veneer or crown may be necessary.
If it's a back tooth, and it is only a small chip, then a bonded tooth colored filling may suffice. If it is larger, then a bonded onlay or crown may be needed.

Question 10

will medicare cover a chipped tooth?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Medicare does not cover routine dental care or most dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions or dentures. In rare cases, medicare part b will pay for certain dental services. In addition, medicare part a will pay for certain dental services that you get when you are in the hospital. Some medicare advantage plans may include dental benefits.

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What can i do about a chipped tooth it hurts, its really sensitive, it throbs constantly, it gives me a painful feeling that makes my mouth feel really uncomfortable at times. its my front left tooth the corners chipped to the gumline. wich is where the

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I don't know what to do about my chipped tooth. what is the best way to fix this?

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Is a slightly chipped tooth something to worry about? i had a canine tooth very slightly chipped while playing basketball. there has been no pain or numbness since then, but i would like to know if i should go to the dentist anyway?

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