While a chipped or broken tooth may not seem like an emergency, it’s important to treat any fractures in the tooth promptly. If your dental fracture is minor, plan to address this with your dentist at your next scheduled appointment. If your broken tooth is more severe, see your dentist as soon as possible.
Only a dentist can determine whether a dental fracture is significant enough for this risk to be present, and seeing a dentist shortly after damaging a tooth can help reduce the risk and put you and your tooth back on the road to wellness and wholeness.
If you notice that your tooth hurts or has changed color, and if it’s sensitive to extremes, this may indicate that the vital dental pulp inside the tooth is damaged, and your dentist can tell whether or not the root is also damaged or if there is infection inside the root.
In more severe cases, dental crowns may be recommended to protect the teeth and restore their shape and integrity. If you’re experiencing discomfort while you wait to see the dentist, try rinsing your mouth with warm salt water and using over-the-counter pain relievers for any aches you’re feeling.
Use dental wax or sugarless gum to cover any sharp edges where the tooth is cracked, and avoid chewing with the affected tooth until you see your dentist for further instruction and treatment.
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