I have little holes on my side front teeth where my gums meet and my front tooth is chipped. Can they be fixed? (photos)

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Can these all be fixed? Or will i have to get them pulled? the holes that are black. . is there any hope for them.. Can my front tooth that's chipped on the side and behind it be fixed? What should i do? My dad use to brush my teeth really hard. I still kind of brush them a little rough is this why i have holes at the top of my teeth?

Jeffrey Schoenberg, DDS · Answer

Though it is hard to say for sure, It appears by the photos that you may have some cavities (caries lesions). I definitely think there is a chance that the teeth can be fixed, but you need a comprehensive evaluation (exam and xrays) by your dentist and treatment plan as soon as possible. The sooner they are treated, the simpler the treatment will likely be. For instance, if a cavity is small and not deep, a filling may be all it needs. If it is allowed to grow larger and deeper, a crown may be necessary, and if the cavity grows close to the nerve in the center of the tooth, there is a risk of infection and a root canal may be necessary as well to save this tooth. Hope this helps!

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

Those holes all look like cavities. You would need x-rays to determine how deep the cavities are. You may need fillings. You may need crowns depending on how deep the cavities go. But something needs to be done soon. Otherwise, you risk the teeth getting infected if the cavity spreads to the nerve of the tooth.

Gary Michaelson, DDS (retired) · Answer

These holes are cavities. They are from decay. Yes they can be fixed and you will need to see a dentist as soon as you can and have an exam with xrays to determine the extent of the decay and the best way to fix them. They may need just fillings or more extensive treatment but that's not possible to tell with out a complete exam. I encourage you not to delay as this decay is progressing.

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