Dealing with one or more broken teeth is a very common issue that dental professionals handle on a regular basis for their patients. These types of scenarios usually happen because someone was not being careful when they should be, or as the result of someone else’s negligence, such as a sports related injury.
Regardless of how it happened, it can be stressful for anyone to all of a sudden be dealing with a broken tooth. Istachatta residents might not know what to do when they are faced with a broken tooth, or if it is something they need to act quickly to address, as many medical issues are due, but dealing with a broken tooth most of the time is not as stressful as people make it out to be.
Yet, most people will be comfortable having a short list of actions that they need to perform in order to get their teeth fixed. Today, we will be going over some of the more common steps patients should follow once they know they are dealing with some broken teeth.
Step One: Addressing The Broken Tooth
Having a tooth break is not the same as a tooth falling out in the sense that it is an easy process with relatively no pain or discomfort. Depending on the chip or break in a broken tooth, Istachatta residents should know that some of the more severe chips and breaks are going to be addressed before going to a dental professional.
First, an individual should try and find any of the chips or broken teeth that have fallen out, and gather them up to store when you go to a dentist.
It is always going to be a good idea to lightly and easily clean the remaining tooth to remove any grime or debris that may cause additional issues such as infections. The next step is to see a dental professional.
Step Two: Make an Appointment With a Dental Professional
Even if a patient is dealing with a small chip in their teeth that does not cause too much pain and discomfort, they should still act as quickly as possible to make an appointment with their dental professional to address their broken tooth. Istachatta residents should know that depending on the severity of the break, such as a tooth that won’t stop bleeding or a patient that is having a hard time eating or drinking, they will be seen sooner rather than later.
If a chip or break in the tooth is not so bad, a dental professional may not see you as soon as you might like, but it is only because they know it is not a serious issue that can cause more problems.
Step Three: Taking Care of the New Tooth
Once a patient has been seen by a dental professional, they are most likely going to be given a crown or veneer to fix the issue. These fixes are pretty strong and can last for many years, but that is only if a patient is diligent enough to regularly care for their new tooth or teeth.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*