Picture this: you’re crunching away on your favorite pretzel, and suddenly you feel something crumble that isn’t a part of your snack! You’ve just chipped a tooth. Now what? Your first instinct (after checking to make sure the damage isn’t too severe) is to continue eating. After all, if it’s not that big of a chip, it should be fine to use until it grows back, right? Wrong! Here’s why a chipped tooth means it’s time to see your emergency dentist, stat!
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