If you have a broken tooth, or even one with a minor chip, then you could benefit from emergency dentistry. Otherwise, you risk negative changes to your smile’s appearance, as well as your overall oral health too! In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, talks about emergency dental care for a broken tooth.
The Causes of a Chipped Tooth
How does a tooth become broken? This could happen when you bite down on a popcorn kernel or if you sustain an injury on the field or court. Boxing or practicing martial arts could damage a tooth too. When this happens, don’t panic! We can help with emergency dentistry. Don’t ignore the issue, as even a minor chip could expose the sensitive interior of the tooth and increase the risk of tooth decay and infection for smiles of all ages!
Dental Emergency Treatment
First, rinse with warm water and use cloth or perhaps gauze to stem the bleeding. To avoid facial swelling, you can apply a cold compress to the side of your face. You can take an over-the-counter and age-appropriate pain reliever too. If you can recover any pieces of the tooth, please do so and bring them with you in a sealed container. If this is not possible, do not worry, we can still repair your tooth. Call our team right away. If you reach us during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day. If we are closed, then leave a message with a number to reach you, and we will reach out with possible appointment times and tips for protecting your smile until we can see you. For example, avoid very hot or cold foods and drinks or times high in sugar, as the injured tooth will be quite sensitive.
Repairing Your Teeth
How do we repair your broken tooth? If the injury is minor, then we could offer repair in one visit with a dental bonding procedure, using the same composite resin as our lifelike fillings. If you have a more severe injury, we could offer a custom crown. If you have not had a checkup and cleaning lately, then consider seeing us now to obtain necessary care before the holiday season limits your availability, and before your remaining 2026 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds expire!
If you have any questions about tackling broken teeth with emergency dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule a Visit to Treat a Chipped Tooth with Dr. Browne, DDS
Don’t let a chipped tooth impact your smile in a negative way, we can help with emergency dentistry. If you have a chipped tooth, then call Dr. Robert M Browne, DDS in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585 today.