Accidents happen, and a broken tooth can be a painful and alarming experience.
Broken Tooth? Here’s What to Do and How Potter Dental Can Help
Accidents happen, and a broken tooth can be a painful and alarming experience. Whether it’s caused by a fall, sports injury, or biting something hard, a broken tooth requires prompt dental attention to prevent further damage or infection. At Potter Dental in Ballarat, we offer emergency dental services to repair broken teeth and restore your smile quickly.
Types of Broken Teeth:
- Minor cracks: Small cracks or chips that may not cause pain but still need to be treated to prevent worsening.
- Fractured teeth: A break that affects the deeper layers of the tooth, potentially exposing the nerve and causing pain.
- Severe breaks: A significant portion of the tooth is broken off, exposing the nerve and often causing severe pain and sensitivity.
What to Do if You Break a Tooth:
- Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area.
- If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth.
- Use a cold compress on your cheek to reduce swelling.
- Contact Potter Dental immediately for emergency dental care.
How Potter Dental Can Help:
- Bonding and fillings: For small chips or cracks, we can repair the tooth with composite bonding that matches the color of your natural tooth.
- Dental crowns: For larger breaks, we may recommend a crown to protect and restore the tooth’s function.
- Root canal or extraction: If the damage is severe and the nerve is exposed, we may perform a root canal or, in extreme cases, extract the tooth and discuss replacement options.
If you’ve broken a tooth, don’t wait! Call Potter Dental in Ballarat for emergency care and restore your smile today.
