Rohit Chavan Rohit Chavan Asked 7 months ago

Can a chipped tooth cause pain?

I accidentally chipped my front tooth yesterday while eating something hard. It didn't hurt much at first, but now it's started throbbing a little bit. Can a chipped tooth actually cause pain?

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Tina D'Souza Tina D'Souza Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, absolutely! If the inner nerve is exposed, even a tiny chip can cause a lot of pain and sensitivity.

Ranveer Brar Ranveer Brar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, a chipped tooth can hurt quite a bit, especially when you drink cold water post-workout. If the dentin is exposed, it gets super sensitive. Better get it checked by a dentist so you can focus on your training and nutrition without distraction.

Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh god, yes! I chipped my tooth on a hard golgappa last year and the sensitivity made it impossible to enjoy my favorite spicy foods or cold ice creams. Get it fixed quickly so you don't have to miss out on good food!

Ananya Pandey Ananya Pandey Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it definitely can! Even if it doesn't hurt right away, it can have sharp edges that cut your tongue, or get sensitive to hot and cold later. Best to visit a dentist and get a quick filling done! 🦷✨

Arunima Das Arunima Das Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Just recovered from this last week! My front tooth chipped slightly and the hot tea sensitivity was unbearable. The dentist did a quick bonding session, it was completely painless and now I can eat normally again.

Rajesh Bhai Rajesh Bhai Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Dekho, dukh toh hoga hi na, daant ka hissa toot gaya hai toh nerve expose ho jati hai. Isme dahi-haldi lagane se kuch nahi hoga. Seedha dentist ke paas jao aur repair karwao, baat khatam.

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Vivek Murthy Vivek Murthy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Don't try putting clove oil or random home remedies on it permanently. A chipped tooth can have micro-cracks reaching the root, leading to infections if ignored. Go to a registered dentist and get an X-ray to see the actual damage.

Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I chipped mine while playing basketball last month. At first, it didn't hurt, but after two days, drinking cold water felt like an electric shock. Dentist just put a tooth-colored filling in 20 minutes and it's totally fine now.

Shrikant Hegde Shrikant Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

A chipped tooth can disrupt your chewing balance and cause sensitivity. While you plan your dentist visit, you can do warm water gargles with rock salt to keep the area clean and reduce any mild throbbing.

Girish Patel Girish Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, it can cause severe pain if the pulp is exposed. Don't delay it because a simple composite filling costs around 1000-2000 rupees now, but if you wait and it gets infected, you will end up spending 5000+ on a Root Canal Treatment.

Sukhwinder Kaur Sukhwinder Kaur Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Ji bilkul, dukh toh hota hi hai jab daant toot jata hai. Sometimes the sharp edge also cuts the inside of your cheek. Avoid chewing from that side and visit a dentist soon to get it smoothed out or filled.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I know how scary dental pain can be, it literally makes your whole head throb and causes so much anxiety! Yes, a chipped tooth can cause sharp pain if the nerve is affected. Please don't stress, dentists handle this everyday and they will make the pain go away very quickly.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please get it checked immediately. I ignored a tiny chip in my molar thinking it was fine, but food kept getting stuck there, leading to a deep cavity and a massive infection that required an emergency root canal. Don't make my mistake.

Sumit Sharma Sumit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, bilkul dukh sakta hai. Agar chip thoda deep hai na, toh thanda-garam lagne lagta hai aur khane me bhi dikkat hoti hai. Dentist ke paas jaakar ek baar sealing karwa lo, zyada bada kharcha nahi hota isme.

Lata Ramachandran Lata Ramachandran Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

You can press a wet clove or a bit of cotton with clove oil on the tooth for temporary relief from the ache. But remember, a chip is structural damage to the bone. You must see a dentist to get it filled properly.

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