My Child Has A Chipped Tooth, What Should I Do?




If your child has fallen and chipped their tooth, it can be scary. Learn what your options are in order to improve their smile. Today’s technology allows for multiple options and ultimately it will depend upon where the chipped tooth is located. Here are three suggestions from pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller. 
  1. If it is a baby tooth that is chipped it is usually recommended that it be left alone until it falls out. Another option is to have the dentist smooth the tooth and afterwards polish it. This is a viable option if the child feels sensitivity when eating and drinking.
  2. A filling can be utilized if the chip is too big to smooth. Dr. Fuller recommends using this option for permanent teeth where the chip is large.
  3. A crown may be done if the cracked portion of the tooth is larger and there is a risk of bacteria entering the pulp. A root canal may need to be done in order to clean out the infected area, and after a crown will be placed.
No one answer is the right one. The choice will depend on the professional opinion of the dentist, how much damage is done, and the location. Call Dr. Cameron Fuller today for more information.  

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  1. My son fell down the other day and chipped one of his front teeth. As you say it is a baby tooth, so I am planning on just leaving it alone until it falls out on its own. I am just worried that the tooth might get infected of he might have increase sensitivity on that tooth. Would you still recommend that I take him to see our dentist just to make sure he is ok till it does fall out? http://www.mandurahdental.com.au

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    1. Hello,
      I would recommend you call his pediatric dentist and have it looked at just encase. It may be nothing but a quick check can ensure that is the situation and that there isn't something more going on.

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  2. I had a lot of cases where I chipped a tooth. I was a pretty crazy dare devil back then. My parents decided to leave it because it was going to fall anyways. I do remember having a little bit of a lisp for awhile though. http://www.aboutfaceortho.com.au/

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    1. Hello,
      Yes, chipped teeth can impact kids differently.

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