Will the scratch in the enamel of my front tooth cause it to rot or discolor or will the enamel repair itself? What should I do?

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I was eating breakfast the other day accidentally bit down on the edge of one of the fork tines. It scratched my front, top, right tooth on the very end. Now I can feel a rough/sharpish spot on my tooth with my tongue or fingernail. It isn't visible so I don't need to post a picture, and it's not really causing discomfort unless I push my fingernail into it. But it does concern me since I've always had great teeth and can't afford discoloration for my job as a salesman.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

There is a very slight chance that this chip could soak up stain over time but if the chip is very small your dentist may be able to polish it out and prevent the staining from happening.

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