My tooth has chipped at the bottom near the gum. Can it be saved? (Photo)

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My tooth had chipped quite a bit at the bottom, the same too has a big hole in the top too. Can this be saved? If so what can be done?,

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

This looks like a cavity at the gumline--this can be repaired with a bonded composite filling.Not to worry-this is a common situation. The decay is usually a combination of plaque left at the gumline and too much frequent sugar exposure. If that stays the same decay can attack the edges of your new filling. See a dentist soon. Good luck.

Vachik Danoukh, DMD · Answer

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 regular basis to keep the gum line  free of plaque and sugar build up!  Not an expensive treatment and you will be happy with the outcome!

David Taler, DDS, FAGD, DABOI/ID · Answer

Looks like it just needs a filling or maybe some esthetic bonding. This is a relatively simple and inexpensive fix.

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