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Chipped tooth

strawb_shortcake
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I've managed to chip my tooth today, it's a very small chip, probably barely noticeable but it does have a little bit of a sharp edge, but no pain
As an NHS patient, what are my likely treatment and costs going to be? Looking online, it seems to be a filling, crown or root canal. All seem a little OTT for what to me looks like a tiny chip. Are there any other options? I read about bonding but that doesn't seem to be available on the NHS.
Thank you
As an NHS patient, what are my likely treatment and costs going to be? Looking online, it seems to be a filling, crown or root canal. All seem a little OTT for what to me looks like a tiny chip. Are there any other options? I read about bonding but that doesn't seem to be available on the NHS.
Thank you
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I had bonding (i think) but cant remember what it cost me?
Cant see it specifically listed as an example on the NHS dental treatment costs https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/
Could you see if a dentist will do it under Band B as "sealant to fill small holes or grooves in your teeth"?0 -
The sharpness goes pretty quickly. I broke a big bit of tooth off. It felt funny for a few days and then it was ok. We are just watching it because it’s not causing any issues and its not visible. By the time you get a dentist appointment it will probably have become less sharp.0
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Thank you both, I've never had this happen before, I think I did it eating a plum of all things - got too close to the stone.
I'd completely forgot my Dad had a large chip in his tooth for a long time, probably around 40 years before he decided to get it fixed, but it was on a spontaneous whim, I'll see if he can remember what he had done.
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It may just need smoothing or a composite filling at worst . In England and Wales the most you would pay on NHS would be a band two treatment.0
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brook2jack2 said:It may just need smoothing or a composite filling at worst . In England and Wales the most you would pay on NHS would be a band two treatment.Make £2023 in 2023 (#36) £3479.30/£2023
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