Broken Tooth Repair and Replacement Midtown Manhattan

At Midtown Dental Care in Midtown East Manhattan, we understand that getting the help you need during a dental emergency is crucial, especially when it involves broken teeth. Dr. Jaskaren Randhawa and her team know the importance of being able to access quality dental care in these situations as soon as possible. It is important to know when your situation is a dental emergency, and what you can do immediately to fix it. 

Broken teeth can be a result of a wide variety of factors such as excessive teeth grinding, chewing on or biting into hard foods, trauma to the mouth, or even abrupt changes in temperature within your mouth that occur when you eat something extremely hot and then immediately swallow something cold. According to Dentistry Today, broken teeth are the third leading cause of tooth loss in industrialized nations. Some broken teeth will be evident by looking into the mouth, while some may be harder to see and could be noticeable by certain symptoms such as sensitivity to temperatures that are very hot or cold, pain when chewing, or swelling around the gums. If you are feeling pain, these are common symptoms for mouth pain:

When Is It a Dental Emergency?

A chipped or broken tooth could be considered an emergency if it causes extreme pain, discomfort, bleeding, or swelling. Broken teeth can cause additional problems such as exposed nerves and bacterial infections that could lead to greater problems down the road.

If there is no immediate sign of these symptoms, you are more than likely able to wait for a standard appointment to see your dentist. However, even broken or chipped teeth that are not causing immediate swelling can become very painful while eating or drinking. In the event of a broken tooth, you should see a dentist as soon as possible. 

Managing Pain Until Your Emergency Visit

While you are waiting for your dental appointment, there are some measures you can take at home to manage pain associated with a broken tooth. 

If you have experienced a broken or chipped tooth, schedule an appointment for a repair right away. Midtown Dental Care is readily available to help you with your emergency.