EMERGENCY HELPLINE
Most dental injuries can be accounted for in the chipped teeth category. It’s not considered major trouble. In most cases, reattachment of broken pieces and/or bonding a crown or veneer in place annihilates the damage. If you suspect you’re having a chipped tooth, make sure you call us at Dental Emergency Cheadle and arrange an appointment as soon as possible.
Teeth can chip if you fall and hit your mouth, and biting down too hard on hard candies or bones can also cause damage. Sports injuries are a common reason for chipped teeth as well. Additionally, if your teeth have cavities or are already weak, they are more likely to chip.
If you experience small to moderate chips, the dentist can actually resolve the problem simply by polishing the affected place with dental instruments. His/her goal in such a case is removing rough edges. Restoring the lost parts with high-tech materials is also common. Large chips can sometimes be bonded back immediately after the accident if they are/were saved. However, if the damage is considerable, it will require root canal treatment.
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You will be then asked to pay a small emergency call out charge using a credit or debit card.
It depends. If it is a small chip and does not cause any pain or sensitivity, it is not a dental emergency. However, if the chip is large enough to expose the nerve of the tooth or if it causes sharp edges that can cut your tongue or gums, then it is a dental emergency and should be treated as soon as possible.
Rinse your mouth with warm water and mild soap. If there is bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a gauze pad. Try to save any pieces of the tooth that are broken off. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth to reduce swelling. Avoid chewing on the affected side of your mouth. See an emergency dentist as soon as possible.
A chipped tooth can hurt because the chip has exposed the dentin or pulp (the soft inner tissue of the tooth). This can lead to sensitivity to temperature and pressure. It can also cause sharp pain when you eat or drink. If the chip is large enough, it can even lead to infection.
No. Teeth cannot repair themselves. Even small chips can worsen or lead to infection if left untreated. A dentist must restore the tooth to prevent further damage.
Treatment depends on the size and severity of the chip:
You should not chew on the side of your mouth that has a chipped tooth. It is best to eat soft foods until you can visit a dentist. Stay away from hard, sticky, or sharp foods, as they can increase the damage to the chipped tooth.
Seek emergency care if the chip comes with severe pain, bleeding that won’t stop, swelling of your face or jaw, or trauma to your head or face. Otherwise, an emergency dentist is the best choice.
If you do nothing about your chipped tooth, it can become infected, cause you pain, cause sharp edges that can cut your tongue or gums, and it can chip more. Getting to a dentist in a timely manner can save the tooth and prevent further damage.
