Does It Hurt To Chip A Tooth?

Yes and no, Dr. Kim says. "A small chip doesn't really hurt, and for some people, it will go unnoticed," he says. In extreme cases, you can fracture a tooth, which would really hurt, but that's hard to do, Dr. Kim says. "Teeth are strong, so a simple chip on one corner won't hurt, but a larger chip will make the teeth more sensitive," he says. A large crack could expose nerve endings, which would make it very painful to chew or put pressure on the tooth, according to the American Association of Endodontists.

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