Had a root canal 3 years ago and I think a piece has broken off. It was a little black and white and some pink stuff. It happened about an hour ago. I can feel a piece hanging with my tongue also. Right now it feels strange but not intense pain. Can I wait about two weeks to be seen if it doesn't hurt or does it need to be seen ASAP? Thanks kind of worried :-(
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Hi Carlie from New York! Your chip at the gum line is easy to fix with some white composite bonding. If there is decay, the dentist can remove it and apply white bonding or filling material and you will be good as new. Brush carefully in that area and make sure you floss and brush on a r...
Without an x-ray there's little we can tell you. It would be best to find a dentist and have your tooth properly examined. If the hole is as you describe it's only a matter of time before you begin to have pain and/or swelling and unfortunately the longer you delay it's likely that your o...
The answer to your question is determined by HOW DID THEY BREAK?
If your lower teeth are not in an ideal position, they may BE THE CAUSE OF THE BROKEN EDGES. Since you are in braces now, this may very well be the case, as the lower teeth were "jumbled" or crooked, causing pressure on these...