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A 20-year-old male asked:
I had a large fall face first today and cut my head open and chipped a tooth. went to the docs and they said stuff about the pulp in tooth etc. i looked at my teeth myself and saw both front teeth have cracks all through them. will they need to go?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Have your dentition examined by a dentist. Together with radiographs s/he can determine if there is any damage and appropriate treatment.
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Reviewed Sep 23, 2022
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
The trauma from the fall could cause the nerves in your teeth to die and then you would root canals. If the cracks are so noticeable than laminates or crowns will have to be constructed before or after, if root canals are needed. See your dentist for exam and x-rays, time will tell if root canals are indicated.
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Answered Sep 20, 2022
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
That's a decision to be made with your Dentist. Your Dentist can evaluate the viability of the teeth and the appropriate care. And the sooner you see the Dentist, the better the prognosis.
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Answered Sep 23, 2022
Last updated Sep 23, 2022
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