If you break a tooth, whether this is a minor chip or serious breakage, you need help! With emergency dentistry, we can take on the issue quickly and effectively. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about how we address broken teeth with emergency dental care!
The Causes and Risks of a Broken Tooth
How does a tooth become broken? Well, for many this happens on the field or court, when playing sports. This can also occur if you practice martial arts or box. For some, this could be due to an unfortunate accident, or even by biting down on something hard, such as ice or a popcorn kernel. When a tooth is broken, even if this is a very minor chip, you need to seek dental care. Once a tooth is injured, this exposes the sensitive inner tissues to harmful oral bacteria, which can then create cavities or even infections, causing pain and threatening the stability of your tooth. Fortunately, we can help with urgent care dentistry!
Help with Emergency Dentistry
You should call our office right away. We want to see you same-day if possible, and will try to make an appointment right away if we are open. If we are closed, then leave a message so a team member can reach out quickly to discuss possible appointment times.
In the meantime, try to cover any surfaces of the tooth if possible and bring them with you. Rinse with warm water and then apply cloth or gauze to stem the bleeding. To avoid facial swelling, place a cold compress to the side of the face. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If you cannot rover pieces of your tooth, don’t worry, we can still repair your smile.
Repairing Your Broken Tooth
Our team could offer dental bonding to repair minor injuries, a process that only takes a short while and uses the same material we employ as part of our lifelike dental fillings. If you have a more substantial injury, then our team could also repair damage with a dental crown, one custom-made from durable and lifelike materials, such as all-porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia.
If you have any questions about how we take on broken, chipped, or even fractured teeth with emergency dentistry, or about custom mouthguards that could help limit the risk of injuries, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with confidence and avoid uncomfortable and serious complications down the road.
Schedule an Appointment for Tooth Repair With Dr. Browne, DDS
We are ready to help treat your chipped or broken tooth with emergency dentistry. If you need help with a dental emergency, then call Dr. Robert M Browne, DDS in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585 today.