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Hi my teeth are breaking i guess they are brittle. Front teeth i went to the dentist he said may be it is deficiency of calcium what can i do. Shall i get my calcium tested and can there by any other reason for the same so that i an get tests in one go
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Calcium intake wont make your teeth stronger.Teeth are formed in childhood had Ca deposition takes place at that time only.Rest why they r getting brittle i can explain on examination.
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Calcium deficiency is no way related to conditions of teeth.
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Consult oral physician. Take big radiograph then only proceed further for the treatment. Regards
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As u complain of teeth chipping off. Calcium deficiency is not the only reason.There are variety of causes for this problem which indicates your bodies underlying problem.Serum calcium test wont be help u much directly.You can consult me.
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