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I am feeling inferiority complex because my front upper tooth chip but my doctor placed composite resin. please tell me that tooth chipping is common?
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You're not inferior: Chipped teeth are quite common.
Answered 10/13/2021
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See your dentist: A lot of people have chipped teeth. Most common causes would be grinding and clenching your teeth. See your dentist for an occlusal guard because a small chip turns into a bigger chip and can lead to a tooth fracture. Treat the cause not a symptom.
Answered 2/8/2015
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