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Seoul Remember Dental Clinic · 치과의사 박정기의 임상기록 · January 15, 2025
During daily life, minor accidents or carelessness can cause a front tooth to chip slightly more often than you might expect. When this happens, even if the broken area is small...
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Clinic: Seoul Remember Dental Clinic
Original post date: January 15, 2025
Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
During daily life, minor accidents or carelessness can
cause a front tooth to chip slightly
more often than you might expect.
When this happens, even if the broken area is small
and not very noticeable,
it should not be left untreated.
The front teeth are responsible not only for aesthetics
but also for an important chewing function.
If left untreated, it can have
negative effects on oral health.
Intraoral photo
First, even if there does not seem to be a problem,
it is a good idea to check through an examination
whether there is any problem with the root
or whether the facial area has been damaged.
This is because, more often than expected,
impact from a collision can cause cracks in the face
or cracks in the tooth root.
Looking at the intraoral photo,
you can see that there were no other problems,
and only the crown (the tooth’s visible upper part) was broken.
Treatment can be carried out quickly.
Resin treatment
When a front tooth chips, resin treatment,
unlike other prosthetic treatments,
can be completed quickly.
It is a treatment that restores the shape
by building up resin directly inside the mouth.
Looking at the intraoral photo,
you can see that the treatment was completed well
without any special issues.
What if a slightly chipped front tooth is left untreated?
When a front tooth is slightly chipped,
it is best to visit quickly.
As mentioned,
it is not good for appearance,
so confidence may drop
when speaking or smiling.
From a health perspective as well,
a chipped area can allow bacteria to enter,
increasing the risk of developing
cavities or gum disease.
In addition, there is also the possibility
of further fracture.
Because of these issues,
we recommend visiting early,
getting a diagnosis,
and resolving the problem quickly.
If any of the issues above occur,
please do not hesitate to visit or contact
a medical institution.
Thank you for reading this long post.
This was Remember,
Boramae Dental Clinic.
Treatment date 2024. 12.30
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