Crumbling (possible) wisdom tooth
Added: July 28, 2009 - 12:41 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Fremont, CA
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth: 1,16
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: May 2009
Last Cleaning: February 2009
Case Description
I had just gotten done brushing my teeth and I felt this weird build up of what I thought to be plaque on my far upper right tooth and so I picked it... Immediately, I felt like a piece of the tooth chipped off and i had bits of white on my fingers. So I thought it was just plaque and I used a tooth pick to see if I could pick off more plaque and more of the tooth just came off. Now, it's bothering me because the sharp jagged edges are kind of scratching the inside of my mouth and I'm just wondering why my tooth is crumbling. I think it's a wisdom tooth and I'm sure that I don't have a cavity in that tooth. So I would like some input on what could be causing my tooth to do this and what I can do to fix it. Thanks!
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Reply: Crumbling (possible) wisdom tooth
added: July 28, 2009 - 11:50 AM
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You are welcome to come in for a free eval. Sounds like you might need an extraction and we practice sedation dentistry (in case you are nervous. :) )Astra Dentalwww.astra-dental.com
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So sorry to hear about your tooth crumbling. I would be happy to examine this tooth and the rest of your mouth to see what is the problem. Whatever it is, I will do my best to figure it out. Feel free to call my office to schedule a consult and exam. My office phone is 510-601-7645.Josh Bernstein, DDSwww.allnewsmiles.comwww.sanfranciscosedationdentist.comwww.comfortacademy.org
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