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My son very very slightly chipped his tooth 5 days ago and I'm still very upset.

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fallacy · 05/09/2019 12:42

I know how silly this sounds but I'm so upset about it. It's a tiny tiny chip but I'm so disappointed.

Not sure what I want from posting, but I need to get over it.

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helpfulperson · 05/09/2019 12:45

How old is your son? I chipped a tooth an adult tooth when I was 7 and it looked really big but as I grew it became only a tiny bit off the tooth. Presumably if he is young and it is only a small chip it won't be noticeable as he grows.

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fallacy · 05/09/2019 12:46

He's 18 months so it's a milk tooth. I'm not sure why I'm so upset about it, but I am!

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Pinkypurple35 · 05/09/2019 12:48

Is it a second tooth? Dentists can build them back up again if it needs it.
I know it’s disappointing (and upsetting) but these things do happen; broken bones, stitches, damage to teeth etc are all part of normal childhood IME.

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fallacy · 05/09/2019 12:48

I just keep thinking how perfect they were and now they're ruined. So dramatic.

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Pekkanekka · 05/09/2019 12:49

How old is your son? Please don't worry - this is very much not a disaster.

I chipped my tooth as a child - it was repaired and has been fine ever since.
I understand how you feel though as my Ds broke both of his adult teeth completely in half when he was 8 years old. The teeth were repaired - look as good as new - and have been fine for 8 years. I do worry about them being damaged further, but over the years I have been able to relax more about it... just as he seems to be able to do!

AloeVeraLynn · 05/09/2019 12:49

Try not to let it upset you. I fell on my mouth as a kid and one of my milk teeth went grey, my mum was gutted because I had this grey tooth in all my little school photos until it fell out. The adult one came through fine and it hasn't had any effect on me.

It will upset you more than your little one, they wont know any different.

Icantthinkofanynewnames · 05/09/2019 12:50
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Pinkypurple35 · 05/09/2019 12:50

Cross posted- just seen your update. it’s understandable to be upset, but with kindness - he will most likely be having worse things happen to him. Just part of a normal active childhood.

ethelfleda · 05/09/2019 12:50

What exactly is it that’s upsetting you OP?
Is it the fact he hurt himself or the fact his appearance has changed? Or a bit of both?
I’m sorry this happened - when DS was one he fell over and grazed his face. I was absolutely mortified and it affected me for a long time after Flowers

Bwekfusth · 05/09/2019 12:51

My oldest has chips in his front two baby teeth but as his teeth are currently falling out, I couldn't care less.

edwinbear · 05/09/2019 12:52

Adult or baby tooth? If it's a baby tooth it will fall out, if it's an adult and it's tiny it will probably wear down over time. DS chipped an adult tooth playing rugby in May, it's worn down to the point the dentist couldn't see it a couple of weeks ago.

Pekkanekka · 05/09/2019 12:52

Oh sorry - I posted before your update about his age. As they are milk teeth and if a dentist is happy there's no damage to worry about, try not to worry about it any more.

edwinbear · 05/09/2019 12:53

Ahh I see, baby tooth. Don't worry! It will fall out and he will get a nice new perfect one Grin

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fallacy · 05/09/2019 12:54

The fact that his teeth are no longer 100% perfect does disappoint me a lot. I've always absolutely loved his teeth so now it's upsetting.

He doesn't care one bit, and it hasn't affected his appearance at all, in fact it's probably only me that can see. But see it I can!

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fallacy · 05/09/2019 12:55

My rational brain says 'don't worry etc etc' but I can't stop. Maybe I will forget about it soon.

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ArtichokeAardvark · 05/09/2019 12:55

Oh dear lord. He's 18months - it will fall out in a few years anyway so no lasting damage! Relax. Children get bumps and bruises and grazes and chipped teeth. If he is fine in himself, I'd move on.

meow1989 · 05/09/2019 12:58

I share your pain, my 14 month DS chipped his tooth last week too... its definitely noticable and he had such perfect teeth SadFlowers

Lovetunnocks · 05/09/2019 13:04

If it's any consolation I felt the same when DD chipped her tooth when she was younger. I really beat myself up about it. Fast forward ten years, I chipped the same tooth , but mine, when eating an olive, and DS chipped the same tooth, but his, when he fell off a skateboard. So we all have little chips in exactly the same front tooth. Either we're very accident prone or all have a genetic weakness in that tooth! Over time all out chips have kind of worn down and become part of our teeth so they're not so obvious.

picklemepopcorn · 05/09/2019 13:04

I can remember the first time my PFB grazed his knee and bled. 😱
It's horrid realising that you can't protect them from everything.

By the time DS2 came along, I'd long stopped noticing anything short of missing limbs.

minipie · 05/09/2019 13:07

DD has a grey tooth from a fall when she was 2. It upset me for a few weeks, since then I have mostly forgotten about it.

I understand feeling a bit sad but do keep a sense of proportion, it’s a baby tooth and a tiny chip.

Whitelisbon · 05/09/2019 13:10

4 of my 5 have chipped their front baby teeth, one ended up having both top front teeth removed.
The youngest still has perfect teeth (I think) but she's only 3 so there's time yet!
It's fairly normal, doesn't tend to affect the adult teeth, and is non permanent unless you're my dc2, who has a bit of tooth lodged permanently in his bottom lip so it's one of the better injuries for them to get!

MagicKingdomDizzy · 05/09/2019 13:14

My daughter has quite a large chip on her tooth but it's a milk tooth and they soon fall out.

It's really not a big deal. Worrying about something like this is such a waste of energy.

MrsPellegrinoPetrichor · 05/09/2019 13:17

My son broke his front tooth at primary school,it was his adult tooth. I think you need to have a word with yourself tbh.

mnbvcxz098 · 05/09/2019 13:18

From your reaction, you'd think he'd been permanently disfigured! God help you if something terrible happens.

Ispini · 05/09/2019 13:22

I can so understand how you feel. My DD split her tooth off the sink when she was two. She had to have a GA and it was removed but her ‘big girl’ tooth grew no problem a few years later. If you are worried maybe bring him to a dentist.
Hugs to you, it’s hard to see your little one hurt themselves.

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