Treatment Options for Chipped Tooth in Toddlers
Chipped teeth in toddlers are not necessarily a reason for concern because these are primary teeth, which will actually fall out and are replaced by adult teeth. However, it is still important to get proper treatment when the damage is serious. If there is a risk of infection, a dentist may do a cavity filling. During this procedure, a filling material is applied to the teeth. Another similar option is a crown, which is simply a cap that can be put over the old teeth to protect them. For larger chips, an extraction may be necessary. It means the dentist may need to remove the affected teeth and use a spacer to make sure that adult teeth do not grow in the wrong site. [7]
