Every day there are people who are going to wear down and break their teeth and dental work. We can try our best to keep our teeth looking great and healthy, but they are slowly decaying overtime. This means that there is a good chance that in the future someone might break their teeth or lose it to decay, but this is okay. Dentistry has come a long way in fixing and repairing teeth and other oral health issues, as they are usually addressed by an emergency dentist. Crystal River residents should be made aware that there are some home remedies that people find online or elsewhere, but they are not recommended by dental professionals, as they can make things worse.
Using Superglue on a Broken Tooth
One of the most common reasons why a patient may want to schedule an appointment with an emergency dentist is because they have a broken or chipped tooth that needs to be corrected. One of the worst home remedy ideas that people try initially to fix their tooth is to use superglue to put their teeth back together, but this is not recommended by an emergency dentist. Crystal River residents need to be made aware that superglue and other adhesives may have toxic chemicals in them that can be dangerous for people. Additionally, swallowing superglue can be very dangerous.
Using Tools to Align or Correct Teeth and Dentures
When someone has a crooked tooth, whether it be natural or a crown or dental bridge, it is not recommended for the patent to try to correct the issue on their own with tools such as pliers. From the perspective of an emergency dentist, Crystal River residents might be doing more harm than good by trying to correct these types of issues themselves, which can cause more dental work needing to be done. IF one of the crowns on a dental bridge is no longer there, it can cause someone to need a whole new dental bridge when all they needed initially was one crown corrected.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*