{"id":63,"date":"2024-02-12T15:17:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:22:27","slug":"unfriendly-fractures-will-my-childs-chipped-tooth-heal-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/12\/unfriendly-fractures-will-my-childs-chipped-tooth-heal-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"Unfriendly Fractures: Will My Child\u2019s Chipped Tooth Heal Itself?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental emergencies<\/a> in children can occur at any time, despite your best efforts. Even if you have them brushing and flossing daily, you never know when your child might bite into something too hard and chip a tooth. If it\u2019s a minor fracture, you might think it\u2019s not a big deal. Some parents in this situation don\u2019t take their little one to see their pediatric dentist right away because they figure that a small break doesn\u2019t need to be addressed immediately. Others assume it\u2019ll eventually heal on its own so it\u2019s not worth the cost of visiting their dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But will your kid\u2019s chipped tooth actually take care of itself in time? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Some Parents Believe Teeth Will Mend Themselves?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your child breaks a bone, you know it\u2019ll eventually heal. Whether it\u2019s a major problem requiring a cast or a minor hairline fracture, it can eventually regrow and repair itself. Many parents therefore mistakenly believe that their kid\u2019s teeth will do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, teeth don\u2019t have the same blood vessels running through them, so they don\u2019t receive the same levels of fresh oxygen and nutrients. As a result, they don\u2019t necessarily heal themselves the way other bones do. In some cases, if the damage is minimal and only impacts the outer layer, then it\u2019s possible it could repair itself over time. Typically, though, you shouldn\u2019t expect it to take care of itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do I Need to Take My Child to Their Dentist for a Chipped Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child chipped their tooth, then its structure is compromised and it\u2019s much more vulnerable to additional harm. Bacteria can penetrate the crack and infect the roots, or it might even break further. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to take them to see their dentist sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your little one\u2019s pediatric dentist will need to examine their mouth to determine the full extent of the damage to recommend appropriate solutions. This may include X-rays and other images to get a comprehensive picture of the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Will My Child\u2019s Chipped Tooth Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of their situation, your child\u2019s dentist might suggest a solution like dental bonding to repair their tooth. If it\u2019s a minor issue in a baby tooth that isn\u2019t likely to impact their oral health, they might simply suggest additional at-home hygiene tips, dietary restrictions, or oral devices like a nightguard to prevent further harm. That tooth will fall out eventually so more complex repairs may not be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking your child to their dentist if they have a damaged tooth is the best way to preserve their happy, healthy smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Capezio Loiben Pediatric Dentistry, children at all stages of dental development benefit from two compassionate dentists who provide a wide range of services, including emergency dentistry. While they prefer to take their time and get to know their patients\u2019 dental needs, they know how to act fast in urgent situations. They provide same-day appointments, so your child doesn\u2019t have to wait for relief. Plus, they accept many types of dental insurance so that cost won\u2019t keep your little one from receiving the care they need. If your child chipped a tooth and you need help, you\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on the website<\/a> or by calling (847) 459-9100.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental emergencies in children can occur at any time, despite your best efforts. Even if you have them brushing and flossing daily, you never know when your child might bite into something too hard and chip a tooth. If it\u2019s a minor fracture, you might think it\u2019s not a big deal. Some parents in this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions\/65"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buffalogrovepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}