I visited my mother this weekend and saw that one of her upper front teeth was broken off in almost its entirety . She said it broke while eating an apple.
It did not have a filling in it, and she was at the dentist about a year ago for a check-up.
Is it possible that almost an entire tooth could break off from eating something?
Or should I be suspicious that she may have fallen? She did not seem to have any bruises on her face or the immediate area.
The last time I saw here was over a month ago, and her teeth seemed fine then. She hasn't gone to the dentist yet about this.
Thanks.
I learned a neat trick.
Cut up the apple in slices (I use one of those apple slicers that gets the core out, but it's hard and takes some muscles to push down on it, which will make me stronger, but might be easier to just use a small knife).
Pop the sliced apple in the microwave for 30 - 40 seconds. Then sprinkle with cinnamon. Yum, warm, sweet treat.
Great, nutritious, soft food, no added sugar or other gunk from manufacturers, and if you want to be totally nuts... use an organic apple!
Also, I've personally had tooth issues right after seeing a dentist. I guess that happens. Hopefully not too often.
However, I suppose an older person's teeth would be more brittle. I would suggest taking her to the dentist since it's been a year already. They'll take care of her. I'm not sure how much a tooth extraction costs though. Her insurance should cover it if she's under medicare already.
This reminds me of when I was cleaning my parents' bathroom a while back. I found a broken tooth in the medicine cabinet. No one would 'fess up to it. I guess because they didn't want to go to the dentist.