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Majority of my bad tooth chipped off as i was eating and my cavity is exposed . what do i do ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist. That's the only way this tooth can be restored, if it even can be restored.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/30/2021

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Dr. Binod Verma answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a Dentist ASAP before teeth become symptomatic.

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