Chipped tooth ... any ideas?

hieveryone

Hi all,

Not looking for medical advice or anything, just general information.

I stupidly was trying to open a beer bottle with my teeth (I know, I know!) and have chipped a little bit off the bottom of my front tooth Not a chip as such, more like a 'ridge' along the bottom of the tooth. It feels rough to the touch and is noticeable when looked at up close.

Is there anyway that a dentist can 'file' this down or anything to make it straighter?

Thanks in advance!

lostinrates

They fix it by adding a little on. My front tooth has been chipped more than once (rearing horses) and they've done a decent job. The only thing for me is in the imapct in one of these hits the nerve has been dmaged or something and the tooth is very, very slowly drkening, so I'm going to have to think about veneers, which terrify me, in the not too distant future.

Toothsmith

Bottom front teeth are a bit of a bu££er really.

There's not much surface area to bond to, and it takes a lot of force in day-to-day use - never mind opening beer bottles! (numpty!! ).

It might take a bit of white filling, it might be best to just smooth it down.

It is important to get it checked soon though in case damage is deeper.

hieveryone

Thanks both of you, it's not really a 'chip' as such, more like an uneven edge.

Going to make an appointment with the dentist, hopefully they can fix it!

No more beer for me!