I chipped my bottom molar... no pain... dentist appointment next week. ... but it is sharp and cutting my tongue. ... what can I do?
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chipped molar cutting my tongue
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Take an OTC pain killer like Ibuprofen. Rinse w salt water. cover the edge of the fracture with dental wax, reapplying as needed. Dab Orabase-B onto irritated spot on your tongue with a Q-Tip. Ask the Dentist to call you if they have a n opening in their schedule any sooner. Ask the Dentist if they could see you for a few moments just to smooth out the rough spot.
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If your dentist cannot see you sooner to smooth out the tooth, you can contact a local orthodontist. Wax can cover the sharp edges, but it will come off when there is excessive saliva. There is a new product called Comfort Braces that some of our orthodontists recommend to patients. It will last longer than wax.
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While I would never recommend taking an emory file to the spot, my patient told me last week that he did just that to solve the problem!!! The best solution is to call your dentist. He/she will find time to address the problem and who knows? Maybe there will even be time in the schedule to attend to the solution. If not, orthodontic wax to be found at any pharmacy will provide some comfort short term.
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The best at home fix for a small chip in a molar can be found at most drug stores as an over the counter item. It is normally in the form of a wax that is applied into the chip, and must be continually applied after eating and as it is dislodged. Lacerations to the tongue from a fractured tooth can become painful and infected, so it will be prudent to visit your dental professional sooner rather than later for a permanent restoration of your fractured tooth.