Your 2 Year Old Has A Chipped Tooth, Now What?



Two year olds are at that fantastic and fun age of exploring, moving and walking around, but accidents happen and this can be a scary time as well. They may have been walking for a while, but they can also be wobbly on their feet as they learn to go from carpet to hard wood floors, or begin traversing the stairs. Dental emergencies, bumps and falls can cause chipped or broken teeth. No need to worry however, you have choices.
If your child is not in pain, it may be a minor chip and you can schedule an appointment with your pediatric dentist in order to have him take a look at the tooth. Once the dentist has a chance to evaluate the tooth they can determine the best course of action. In the event that the chip is small, there may be no action needed.
If there is a large chip in the tooth, if your child is experiencing pain or have a cut on their tongue from the chip contact your child’s dentist in order to be able to evaluate what needs to be done. Dr.  Cameron Fuller may be able to reattach the piece of the tooth if done quickly.


For other information on a chipped tooth, contact Dr. Fuller & his team today.

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