What to Do if You Chip Your Tooth

Is your chipped tooth a dental emergency? It depends. A minor chip that causes no pain needs less care than a large chip that causes excruciating pain. Whether you need to get to the dentist immediately or whether it can wait until Monday depends on a lot of factors including how your tooth was chipped and how much pain you feel.

Big or small, here’s what you need to do if you chip your tooth.

What to Do While You’re at Home

What to Do While You’re at HomeThe most important thing is not to panic. You may have been in a big accident which is stressful enough or you might have bitten down on a too-hard food. Chipped teeth happen for a number of reasons but they can all be cared for at home in similar ways.

When should you call your emergency dentist? If you’re feeling pain, experiencing swelling, or bleeding, call as soon as you can. The at-home remedies can help you until you can see your dentist, but don’t wait to make an appointment if you can get in sooner.

Options to Repair Your Chipped Tooth

Options to Repair Your Chipped ToothHow your tooth will be repaired depends on the location and severity of the chip. Your dentist will let you know what the best options are for you.

For extensive chips that cause cracks or breaks in your tooth, a root canal may be needed done to prevent further infection, decay, and/or nerve pain.

What Causes a Chipped Tooth

What Causes a Chipped ToothThere are multiple reasons why your tooth might chip. Some things you can prevent and some you can’t.

Conclusion

Not every chipped tooth will be a dental emergency, but they’re not something to take lightly, either. If you’re experiencing pain, swelling, or bleeding, call your dentist. If you’re feeling okay, don’t ignore it but call your dentist the next day they’re available. Take care of your teeth and come in for regular check-ups to prevent the weakening of your enamel and teeth. Remember, if you chip a tooth, you have more options than you realize to get it fixed.

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