Emergency Dentist Guide to Treating and Fixing a Broken Tooth

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Considering the harm that the teeth are constantly exposed to, it is no surprise that a broken tooth is a common occurrence, especially among teenagers. Of course, when dental injuries happen, they can be devastating, for you or your child. The best thing to do is to pay a visit immediately to the emergency dentist for treatment. With modern treatment, they can help restore the appearance and function of the broken tooth.

Repairing a broken tooth

The suitable procedure for repairing a broken tooth depends on the severity of the breakage. A small chip is not exactly an emergency and can be fixed with dental bonding, which entails applying tooth-colored composite to restore the tooth’s shape. The procedure is relatively easy and can be finished in one dental appointment. Since the bonding material is customizable to match the color of the natural teeth, the damage is hardly noticeable.

Repairing a severe breakage is more intensive. If the breakage has not uncovered or damaged the pulp (nerve tissue) of the tooth, a dental crown or veneer can be used to repair the tooth. This may take two dental appointments: In the first visit, the dentist will shape the tooth to accommodate the veneer or crown, then have the dental crown produced in a dental lab. The patient will leave the office with a temporary crown and return to the dental office when the final crown is ready.

A broken tooth with exposed or damaged pulp will typically cause serious pain and demand urgent dental care from the emergency dentist. The tooth will likely require a dental crown and a root canal procedure. The treatment involves removing exposed or infected tooth pulp and filling the pulp chamber and root canals with a special material. Root canal therapy is a routine dental procedure usually performed under local anesthesia. After the procedure, the dentist will apply a dental crown to protect the tooth.

Sometimes, the tooth may break due to untreated tooth decay or damaged dental filling. The repair process may require any of the procedures described above. If the tooth breaks along the gum line, the dentist will probably need to remove the tooth. Natural-looking tooth restorations like dental implants and bridges are available to replace the extracted tooth.

The need for treatment

A broken tooth can cause severe pain or recurrent discomfort. Since even a small crack can open the tooth to infection, a visit to the emergency dentist is important, even if there is no pain. The dentist will take an X-ray to see the extent of damage and determine the best treatment.

It is easier to repair a breakage that occurs above the gum line and does not expose the tooth’s pulp. A breakage or crack that reaches the tooth root cannot be fixed. Also, a tooth that is broken into two will need to be removed and extracted.

Final note

The chances of repairing and saving a broken tooth are high if the patient seeks treatment on time. If you have a damaged tooth, book an appointment immediately with the emergency dentist.

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