Broken Tooth

Tooth fractures can follow trauma, biting forces, or structural weakness in a tooth. The history of the break helps the dentist assess the injury.

Keep any broken piece if you can find it and arrange dental care. Seek urgent help if there is severe pain, swelling, or a tooth injury after trauma.

The dentist examines the fracture and symptoms to determine how much of the tooth is involved. This guides the repair plan.

A chipped, broken, or cracked tooth may need dental repair. The suitable treatment depends on the location and extent of the fracture.

Preventing dental trauma and protecting teeth from damaging forces can reduce the chance of tooth fracture. Discuss individual prevention needs with a dentist.

Mention pain, sensitivity, bleeding, swelling, a sharp edge, and whether the tooth was injured in an accident. These details help the dentist assess the fracture.

A fracture can expose or further damage tooth structures. Prompt dental assessment identifies the extent of injury and the treatment needed to protect the tooth.