Chipped Tooth at Gumline or Cavity?
Added: May 20, 2007 - 12:49 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Charlotte, NC
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Filling
Broken Tooth
Teeth: 7
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Several Years
Last Cleaning: 2 years ago
Case Description
I recently noticed that my upper incisor (I think) on one side seems to have a chip out of it near the gum line. This is very smooth looking and for the most part normal color with the rest of my teeth. My other tooth on the other side does not look the same though. My girlfriend noticed this today so it may have been there for a long time. It does not hurt and is not sensitive, but I have not had a cleaning for a while and want to know what to do next.
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