A chipped tooth is probably one of the most common forms of dental emergency. The issue may seem minor, but even minor damage could leave the tooth vulnerable to serious pain and complications. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how to react when a tooth is chipped.
The Causes and Dangers of a Chipped Tooth
How do we chip a tooth? One could become damaged due to an accident or injury. For others, minor injuries could arise due to biting down on a hard piece of food or bit of ice. Teeth grinding could wear down and damage portions of your smile as well. Without treatment, even minor chips could expose sensitive portions of the inner tooth structure to bacteria, which allows cavities and eventually even infections to develop. You could notice tooth sensitivity or even toothaches, and this pain could grow in severity with time. When you chip a tooth, take immediate action!
Taking Immediate Action
If you can recover any pieces of your tooth, then please do so and bring it with you. If not, don’t worry, we can still restore your tooth. To control bleeding, you can use a portion of gauze or cloth. To address facial swelling, you could apply a could compress or ice pack. An over-the-counter pain reliever can be used to ease discomfort too.
Be sure you contact our team right away! If you reach us during our normal operating hours, we will try to schedule a same-day appointment for you, or one the next morning. If you reach us when we are closed, don’t worry! Leave a message and a team member will reach out to you
Treatment from Our Team
If you chip a tooth, then we could offer repair in one visit with a cosmetic treatment known as dental bonding. But if you have more severe breakage or fractures, then we could repair the tooth with a dental crown. Again, we take time to ensure the procedure is a comfortable one. Our team can restore knocked-out teeth to their proper place in the bite, keeping your smile whole. If the tooth is lost completely, our team could provide a dental implant, or even a custom bridge, so you have a full smile again.
If you have any questions about how we repair chipped teeth or handle other dental emergencies, then contact our team today to learn more. You can also use your 2025 dental benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year!
We’re Proud to Offer Treatment for Dental Emergencies
Don’t ignore a chipped tooth, even if the injury appears minor. To schedule an appointment for emergency dental care, then just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.