A chipped tooth is a dental injury caused due to injury, falling, or biting on hard food. Most cases have no pain. A dentist can easily treat it. Restorative materials such as composite or cold cure GIC (glass ionomer cement) are used in the treatment of a chipped tooth.
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Query: Hi doctor, I have had severe pain on the left side of my face for the past four days. There is a chipped tooth near the tooth I have pain. Painkillers like Ibuprofen and Codeine have not altered the pain. Previously, I have used Amoxicillin for the same issue. I had an infection before, but now it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If the pain is near the tooth that is chipped in half, it is most probably due to an infection in the tooth. This can cause nerve irritation and inflammation, along with severe pain. In such cases taking painkillers alone will not relieve the p... Read Full »