Dental care tips on handling broken teeth
Chipped teeth may happen eventually from biting a piece of ice or hard candy, or if there is an accident or fall. Teeth are coated with very solid enamel, but that does not always secure your teeth from injury.
Accidents, biting hard things, and falls can lead to cracks, particularly on thinner teeth or teeth that are already decayed or injured.
Don’t suffer if you see yourself with a chipped tooth. It’s essential to remain calm and understand that there are several things your dentist can do to rebuild your smile.
Below are some tips on dental care
Caring for a cracked or chipped tooth
Rinse your mouth with hot water to disinfect the area, and put a cold compress to the face to reduce any swelling. Every person with a broken or chipped tooth must consult a dentist immediately to prevent further loss, breakage, or infection. You can contact us at 0777242476 for emergency appointments on the same day.
Handling the pain
Cracked, chipped, and broken teeth can be really painful. Use acetaminophen or some other over-the-counter pain reliever to treat the pain as instructed, and continue to use a cold compress.
Sharp edges
If the damaged tooth has a jagged or sharp point, it can be covered with a slice of sugarless chewing gum or wax paraffin. It is only a temporary patch to prevent it from damaging your tongue or inside the lip or cheek until it can be fixed.
Eating with a cracked tooth
If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, we suggest making an appointment to visit us as quickly as possible. It’s not easy, though, sometimes. If you like to eat, pick only foods that are soft and stop chewing or grinding a broken tooth. Swish your mouth with water and brush if you like to keep the mouth fresh.
Broken teeth treatment
Treatment of a chipped, broken, or missing tooth can change based on how badly it is affected. Tiny pieces of cracked enamel may typically be replaced in a single visit to the office. A more seriously damaged tooth can require a longer procedure. Chipped teeth are commonly patched by curing with a tooth-colored composite resin, but we can suggest other treatments based on the area and extent of the split.
Chipped and broken teeth may be distressing, but they’re quite normal and easy to restore when taken care of immediately. If you’re in pain, please contact us today or book an appointment immediately.
