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Visitor asks:
Hello!
For years my lower left central incisor has been slowly chipping away. Most recently yesterday. The tooth stands further outward and bears all the load when I bite. Now it hurts, although it never did before. On this tooth my gum also receded because of incorrect brushing (I changed from a medium-hard brush to a soft one and apparently I was pressing too hard). The tooth is not loose. I would like to know whether the chipped tooth can be repaired or whether something more serious is behind it. I have already been to the dentist and she said there was nothing to worry about and did nothing, but my tooth hurts. What can I do? Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
In the case of pain, the tooth would need appropriate root canal treatment. Persistent pain, pain on percussion and pressure are signs indicating inflammation or even death of the dental pulp. After the treatment is completed, the tooth is then appropriately rebuilt (with composite materials or an artificial dental crown). Your dentist will take appropriate care of all this.
Have a nice day!
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