What should be done for the broken tooth under gum?
Q. My 8 year old son has broken his tooth under the gum as a result of a collision playing football. He has visited the dentist who suggested that we just leave it but the tooth is becoming a bit wobbly. What is your advice on this one?
A. If it is a baby tooth its best to let it fall out, if its a permanent tooth it needs looking at ASAP
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My almost 3yo has the same problem. He fell and hit his face on concrete. The dentist said his tooth is fractured below the gumline and we should just leave it in. He said that it may fall out early, but now it has started shifting and is overlapping his other front tooth. Should it be removed since it has started migrating?
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