A broken tooth usually causes toothache, infections, changes in chewing and even jaw problems, so it should always be evaluated by a dentist.
The tooth breaks or cracks after a fall or accident, which usually causes bleeding in the gums, in which case what needs to be done is to stop the bleeding, placing a wet gauze in cold water in the area and pressing for a few minutes.It is usually effective and controls bleeding within minutes, but it is best to go to the dentist to restore your tooth.
- After stopping bleeding.
- Place an ice stone in the affected area or suck an ice popsicle to prevent swelling of the mouth.
- In addition.
- It is important to rinse your mouth with cold water and avoid brushing the bleeding site.
- Mouthwashes are also not recommended as they can aggravate bleeding.
The affected tooth should then be evaluated to see if it is cracked or broken:
It is advisable to make an appointment with the dentist to assess the need for specialized dental treatment, even if it is a baby tooth, the dentist may advise you to do a restoration because the broken tooth is more difficult to clean and favors the installation of cavities and plaque.
Treatment to restore the broken tooth will depend on the part of the broken tooth. When a permanent tooth breaks under the bone line, the tooth is usually removed and an implant is placed in place, but if the definitive tooth has broken above the bone line, the tooth can be devitalized, reconstructed, and used with a new crown. If the broken tooth only affects tooth enamel, the tooth can only be reconstructed with composites.
Know what to do if the tooth twists, enters the gums, or softens
It is recommended to consult your dentist whenever:
In these cases, the dentist will assess the location of the affected tooth and diagnose the problem, initiating appropriate treatment.