What to do when you break a tooth
We often don’t think about our teeth unless we experience tooth pain or we accidentally break a tooth.
Our teeth are usually quite strong, but they still can become chipped or broken. This can happen if you bite down on something hard, you get hit in the mouth or you have cavities or fillings that have weakened your tooth.
Smaller factures may not be painful, unless your tongue becomes cut on the sharp remaining edges. But if a bigger portion of your tooth breaks and your nerve is exposed, it can become very painful, especially if you drink hot or cold drinks or the nerves are exposed to air.
It’s vital that you get to your dentist’s office as soon as you can. In the meantime, rinse your mouth out with warm water and apply pressure to any bleeding until it stops. You may wish to apply a cold pack to your cheek to help relieve some of the pain and swelling. Over-the-counter pain medications may help, too.
If you can’t visit your dentist right away, go to your local drugstore and buy temporary dental cement. This should help project the tooth and reduce the chances that your mouth and tongue will be injured from the broken tooth.
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