Broken Tooth

Though the enamel on your tooth is the hardest substance in your body, your teeth have their limitations. Due to several factors, your teeth can become weak and susceptible to damage. If you have a broken or chipped tooth, you may not feel any pain unless the fracture is large enough and exposes the nerves in your dentine (the inner layer of the tooth). When this happens, the tooth becomes highly sensitive and painful when exposed to very hot or cold foods. At Golden Square Dental, our highly skilled dentists can effectively repair your broken tooth. If you or your child has broken tooth, don’t panic. Visit our clinic as soon as possible.

What Causes a Broken Tooth?

A broken tooth can result from:

• Biting on hard objects or chewing on hard foods such as hard candy or bone
• Accidental falls
• Grinding or clenching teeth
• Trauma to the face caused by an accident or sports injury
• Dental cavities (weakens the tooth and predispose to a chipped or broken tooth)

How To Take Care of a Broken Tooth

If you notice that your tooth has been broken or chipped, schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth will become more susceptible to infection or further damage and possibly cause you to lose the tooth. For a broken tooth, follow these self-care measures:

• If the broken tooth becomes painful, take over-the-counter pain medications.
• Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater
• Cover the sharp or jagged edge with paraffin wax or a piece of sugarless gum
• Eat soft foods and avoid using or biting down on the broken tooth

Treatment for Broken Teeth

The treatment for a broken tooth depends on the extent of the damage your tooth has sustained. If there is a small piece of enamel broken off, the dentist can repair the tooth in one visit. However, for badly damaged tooth, this may require lengthy and costly dental procedures. Here are some of the ways to repair a broken tooth:

Tooth Filling or Dental Bonding

If you chipped off a small part of your tooth enamel, the damage can be fixed with a tooth filling. If the fracture is noticeable when you smile, your dentist may perform dental bonding, which involves using natural looking composite resin to conceal the damage.

Dental Crown

This may be recommended if a large piece of tooth has broke off. Your dentist will file away the remaining tooth as preparation for crown instalment. The crown protects the tooth from further damage and improves the appearance of the tooth.

Dental Veneer

A dental veneer can dramatically enhance the aesthetics of your broken tooth. Your dentist will cement a tooth-coloured thin shell on the damaged tooth to cover its entire front, replacing the broken part of the tooth. The veneer is custom made to match the natural look of your teeth.

Root Canal Therapy

If the damage is serious enough to expose the dental pulp, your dentist may recommend a root canal procedure to remove the dead pulp and protect your teeth from bacteria and infection.

Repairing Broken Tooth in Golden Square

At Golden Square Dental, we have the knowledge, skills, and technology to help you attain a lifetime of healthy smiles, without pain and decay. If your tooth is broken, chipped, or fractured, visit our clinic as soon as possible. We use advanced techniques to fix and treat any dental problems you may have