Chipped front tooth . . .emergency repair needed?

Yesterday, I felt something funny on my front tooth (one of the big choppers on top). It felt like a tiny crack along the tip of the tooth.





Today, a tiny part of the outer tooth enamel appears to have chipped off . . . It doesn't hurt at all (yet), but I'm concerned that it's going to get worse until I can see a dentist.





Is there any kind of temporary epoxy I can place on the tooth to hold it all together. Or is there some kind of temporary cap I can put on top of it to protect it until can get to a dentist?





Many thanks for any advice.





Mike

Chipped front tooth . . .emergency repair needed?
I wouldn't put anything on it. That could damage it more. You need to call your dentist and get an appointment for them to look at it. Just don't bite into anything with your front teeth (at least for now!) :) Good luck with your tooth!





Added later: I would not go to the drug store and get a temporary material. Most of the time the dentist ends up having to use the handpiece to remove the material when you wouldn't have needed any or as much drilling done if you would have just left it alone.
Reply:my brother got one of his 2 front teeth chipped in half my a Frisbee and he had to go to the dentist and they built a new one for him and now it looks like nothing ever happened.
Reply:I have had a broken tooth for about 2 years now. It does not hurt and I can't afford a dentist, so unless it starts to hurting a lot you can possibly wait to see the dentist.
Reply:it will take while before it becomes a problem, but if you are concerned a drop of superglue will seal it temporary
Reply:Don't put super glue on it! It prob won't even harden because of the wetness in the mouth so you'll just end up swallowing it or getting some on the lips. Won't feel good. Check the dental aisle at the drugstore. There are special adhesives for fillings, crowns and chips. It's like a gum-like substance. But if it's not hurting, best seems to be to leave it alone until you can get to the dentist. Most offer emergency services. Where they see you the same day or a few days later. Keep it clean and try not to chew on that side. Good luck!
Reply:You can go to your local drugstore and get a temporary filling material..read the directions and put it on. If the tooth starts hurting call a dentist right away because if the chip is bigger you would maybe even need a root canal. Good luck

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