General dental concerns

Everyday dental questions, check-ups, maintenance, and changes in your mouth.

Where should I start?

Use this category when the concern feels closest to:

A chipped tooth may be cosmetic, uncomfortable or urgent depending on pain, sharp edges, cracks and how much tooth has broken.

A crown that has fallen off can expose the tooth underneath, change the bite, or indicate decay, fracture, or cement failure.

A lost filling can leave a tooth sharp, sensitive or vulnerable, and the right response depends on pain, decay risk and how much tooth remains.

A loose adult tooth can be linked with gum disease, trauma, bite pressure, infection or bone loss and should be assessed.