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Is it worth it fix my child's chipped tooth even though he will lose it anyway?
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See below: If the pulp of the tooth is showing, then it should be fixed, or removed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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May be not: If it isn't affecting his bite, then you might want to leave it in chipped.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Yes but it depends on his age. If loss is immenent with or without repair then you may let nature take its course. Teeth have several functions beyond chewing: speach, communication: verbal and nonverbal, self esteem and aesthetics. Detrimental tongue and lip habits can develop with tooth loss.
Answered 7/23/2012
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