Should I Get An X-ray Check For My Chipped Teeth?
Q.
Hi Dr Hughes, I had a fall yesterday and chipped the bottom of two of my front teeth. About one quarter of each tooth is chipped off. I went to see my dentist immediately and she told me that no nerves are exposed, and to wait for about five days for the teeth to heal before doing the filling. My teeth only hurt if they are tapped, and then it feels sensitive and quite sore. I asked if an X-ray is needed, and my dentist said no. In the meantime, she gave me painkillers. I would like a second opinion. Is she right that I should wait a couple of days to do the filling and not immediately? I would be very grateful to have your advice, thanks so much!
Hi Dr Hughes, I had a fall yesterday and chipped the bottom of two of my front teeth. About one quarter of each tooth is chipped off. I went to see my dentist immediately and she told me that no nerves are exposed, and to wait for about five days for the teeth to heal before doing the filling. My teeth only hurt if they are tapped, and then it feels sensitive and quite sore. I asked if an X-ray is needed, and my dentist said no. In the meantime, she gave me painkillers. I would like a second opinion. Is she right that I should wait a couple of days to do the filling and not immediately? I would be very grateful to have your advice, thanks so much!
A.
Thanks for writing in, and yes I would suggest that you do have an X-ray as a precaution, and thereafter the teeth could be bonded immediately if they are symptom free. If you are concerned and in some discomfort, I’d suggest getting your teeth looked at; it never hurts to check.
Thanks for writing in, and yes I would suggest that you do have an X-ray as a precaution, and thereafter the teeth could be bonded immediately if they are symptom free. If you are concerned and in some discomfort, I’d suggest getting your teeth looked at; it never hurts to check.
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