Chipped Lower Canine

[CoryDaniels]

Somehow, I have managed to chip a tiny, tiny piece of the lower canine off...don't know how but I did. It isn't noticeable unless you really look at it closely and it doesn't hurt at all. It was chipped off the very top at the point. I believe that I did it while I was sleeping because it looks as though my top canine hit the lower canine and it what caused the chip. I am going to try and get a mouthguard to wear at night to keep from anything like this happening again....Do i need to contact my ortho, is there anything I should be worried with?

[BracedInNOLA]

Definitely talk to your ortho about the mouth guard (and mention why you think you should get it).
Fitted mouth guards are just that - fitted to your teeth, and with braces you're trying to move your teeth, so many (if not all) mouthguards may work against what you're trying to do with your braces!

[CoryDaniels]

Ortho didn't seem to concerned when they found out about it. They said just keep an eye on it. They said I can get a bite guard if I wanted to but not to get a mouthguard as it will interfere with my teeth moving. I am not too concerned as it is very small and can be fixed with composite/filing.