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Tartar breaking off
I have noticed a small crack in the tartar at the back of my front teeth. Should I worry? Can I wait 2 weeks to visit my dentist as I am not in the town. I have shared the picture below.
PS. Composite resin has been done on the gaps of my front teeth four months back. Yellow thing was not there was after the resin filling. It was build up few weeks later.
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The tartar should be removed as early as possible..as it weakens the tooth.It affects gums and tooth becomes mobile.Brushing should be done properly.It can only be removed by scaling.so whenever u come to town ...visit the dentist first
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It’s ok nothing to worry
When u back c your dentist
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Don’t ignore tatters not gud for your periodontal health
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Hello dear
Please be advised
I think it is simple calculus.
You can wait for sometime and could get it cleaned by professional scaling
For further details you can consult me
Thanks
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Dont worry this tartar will not make drastic effect .....as soon as you reach your city do visit your dentist and complete your oral prophylaxis
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Till that you can consult me for brushing technique which u can use till your visit.
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Small Crack may be due to tooth fracture. Get xray of tooth and based on clinical examination, teeth has to be cleaned, filled,or root canal treated.
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Dr. Amit Chawla
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Don't think it as an emergent issue until it starts hurting you or injure your gums. Keep up with your dental hygiene with twice daily brush and occasional mouthwash.
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if it's sharp get it removed immediately before it creates an ulcer
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
You can wait. However if it breaks and causes an injury to the gum tissue, it may cause some pain. Try to get the scaling done when possible at the earliest.
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