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What Causes Constant Chipping Off Of Tooth Structure?

Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014

Question: I have a tooth that just keep chipping off time after time. Is there something I can do to strenghten the enamei or the tooth?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
deffective enamel and dentin, composite, crown

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The chipping off of tooth structure can be because of the defect in enamel or dentin formation during development of teeth(amalogenesis or dentinogenesis imperfecta).
Nothing to be panic, if it is a small piece of tooth structure that is lost, it can be restored with composite(tooth color restoration).
If too much of tooth structure is lost, then it has to be restored with a crown. Consult a oral physician and get it done.
This is the possible cause and treatment plan based on your description of the condition. If you can take a photograph and upload the images, i can give exact diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
If you have any queries, reply me back.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (6 hours later)

what can you recommend the person do untill they are able to afford the crowns.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
composite, veneers, onlays

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your reply.
Till you get the crown done, protect your teeth by not biting on hard things to prevent further fracture of teeth.
You can also get the teeth restored with composites or veneers or onlays. Try to get it done as early as possible, because once the tooth breaks more than 3/4th then it cannot be restored.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T