Can You Repair a Broken Tooth at Home?

If you have a broken tooth, the first thing you should do is call your dentist. However, if you are unable to see your dentist right away, there are some things that you can do at home to help relieve the pain and protect the tooth. In this blog post, we will discuss some of these methods. Keep in mind that if the broken tooth is causing severe pain or bleeding, then you should go to the emergency room immediately.

What is a Broken Tooth?

A broken tooth is a tooth that has cracked, chipped, or broken. This can happen due to trauma, such as getting hit in the mouth with a ball, or biting down on something hard. It can also happen due to decay, which weakens the tooth and makes it more susceptible to breaking.

There are different types of breaks that can occur:

• Fractured cusp: This is when the pointed part of the tooth (the cusp) breaks off.
• Cracks: These can be either vertical or horizontal, and they may go all the way through the tooth or only partially through it.
• Chip fractures: These are small chips in the tooth that can occur from biting down on something hard or from trauma.

What to Do if You Have a Broken Tooth

If you have a broken tooth, the first thing you should do is call your dentist. They will be able to assess the situation and determine the best course of action. If the break is severe, they may need to extract the tooth. However, if the break is not severe, they may be able to save the tooth with a crown or filling.

In the meantime, there are some things that you can do at home to help relieve the pain and protect the tooth:

• Rinse your mouth with warm water: This will help to clean the area and remove any debris.
• Apply a cold compress: This will help to reduce swelling and pain.
• Take over-the-counter pain medication: This will help to relieve pain and inflammation.
• Avoid chewing on the broken tooth: This can cause further damage to the tooth.
• Apply dental wax: This will help to protect the exposed tooth from further damage.
• Use sugar-free gum: This will help to keep the area clean and free of debris.

Is it Possible to Fix a Broken Tooth At Home?

Unfortunately, there is no permanent way to fix a broken tooth without seeing a dentist. The only thing you can do in the meantime is take measures to relieve your pain and protect the remaining part of the tooth to prevent further injury.

I Broke My Tooth… Now What?

Healthline explains that If you break or chip a tooth, you should rinse your mouth with warm water right away to clean it. Apply pressure to stop any bleeding, and place a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling.

If the tooth fell out…

If the tooth has popped out of your mouth, use a gauze pad to grasp it by the crown and place it back into the socket if possible. When unable to get the tooth back into the socket, you can place it in a glass of milk, saline solution, or water. Try to get to the dentist within 30 minutes.

If the tooth is chipped…

Flush the inside of your mouth with warm water, and apply cold compresses to the outside area every few minutes to keep down the swelling.

You can take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, but make sure you don’t take more than the recommended dosage.

Healthline explains that you can also apply clove oil to the area. The oil contains eugenol, a numbing agent with anti-inflammatory properties.

Until You Can Get to the Dentist…

If your tooth has a small chip and a jagged edge, you can apply dental wax over the edge to keep it from slicing your tongue or damaging your mouth. Be careful if the chip is large, as you could break off more of the tooth by flossing. You can find dental wax at many drugstores.

Broken Tooth Treatment at Stonebrook Family Dental

At Stonebrook Family Dental, we understand that a broken tooth can be a very painful and stressful experience. We are here to help! We will work with you to determine the best course of treatment based on the severity of your injury. If you have a broken tooth, call us today to get seen as soon as possible.