What to do - Fractured tooth
Teeth normally break or fracture because of trauma, decay, or inherent weakness of the tooth from previous fillings.
Fractured or broken teeth can cause a lot of discomfort or no discomfort at all. It is wise to avoid biting on the broken tooth until you are able to see a dentist.
If possible, the broken portion of the tooth could be kept in milk or water and shown to the emergency dentist. This portion could be useful especially if you have broken a front tooth.
The treatment depends on the severity of the fracture. Often it may just require ‘smoothing off’, while with more severe fractures, more complex treatment would be necessary.
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