If you end up with a cracked or chipped tooth, this could lead to discomfort and leave your teeth vulnerable to cavities or infection. You need treatment to repair it, and we can offer this with emergency dentistry. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about how we respond to your cracked or chipped tooth!
The Causes of an Injury
What causes a tooth to become injured? Damage could be due to biting down on a hard piece of food, such as a popcorn kernel or even a piece of ice. You could also sustain an injury to the face or jaw that chips or cracks a tooth. When an emergency happens, you need care because even minor damage could leave your smile vulnerable to painful tooth decay or possibly an infection. You need to seek care to keep your smile comfortable and avoid the risk of tooth loss down the road. Our team can help!
Responding to Your Dental Emergency
When the tooth is damaged, don’t panic! If it is broken or chipped, try to recover any pieces to bring with you. Then use cloth or gauze to stem any bleeding, and use a cold compress to reduce facial swelling. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If a tooth is fully avulsed, meaning it has been completely knocked out, then pick it up only by the crown, never the root, and put it in a sealed container of salt water or milk. Then bring it with you to the office.
Call us right away. If you reach us during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day for treatment. If we are closed, then leave a message and a team member will reach out soon to discuss appointment times and tips to better protect your smile until we can see you for care.
Repairing Your Tooth
How do we repair your tooth? If we see you for a dental emergency, we may be able to tackle minor damage in only one visit with dental bonding, using the same lifelike material as our fillings. For more severe injuries and cavities, we could cap the tooth with a custom and natural-looking dental crown. If you have any questions about how we repair a chipped tooth or address other dental emergencies, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey.
Schedule a Visit to Fix Your Chipped Tooth With Dr. Browne, DDS
When you have a tooth that is cracked or chipped, we can help, and sometimes in only one visit. If you have a fractured or broken tooth, then call Dr. Robert M Browne, DDS in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585 today.