Broken Tooth Trauma
It can happen any time.
My daughter fainted and broke her front tooth.
This was the photo she sent me when it happened.
Luckily, dental filling materials these days allow us to rebuild broken teeth so that they look as good as new without the need for cutting away healthy tooth structure.
This is especially important when the patient is young as we want that tooth to last as long as possible.
So far this year we have fixed the front teeth of several young people and adults that have had a bingle of one kind or another.
We will always make a point of seeing these patients ASAP and get them looking as good as new.
What to do if you experience dental trauma
If the tooth is broken, keep any pieces of tooth as sometimes we can glue them back on. Store them in a container of milk or even a zip lock bag and bring to the appointment.
If the tooth has been completely knocked out, only handle it by the crown of the tooth (the part you normally see) not the root. If you can replace it in the socket make sure it’s the right way round and gently bite on a soft piece of cloth to hold it in place.
If you cannot replace the tooth in the socket, store it in milk and bring it to the appointment.
Call the dentist ASAP, we will aim to see you on the same day or as soon as we can. The sooner you are seen the better the outcome in the long term.