Broken tooth as a result of trauma
Whether you feel pain or not, a fracture should be assessed by a dentist as soon as possible. Ideally, the consultation takes place immediately after the accident. It is strongly recommended to bring the fragment of the broken tooth (if you find it) and keep it in your mouth, in milk or in plastic wrap (Saran Wrap) until the dentist arrives.
In addition to providing information on the cause of the incident and the condition of the tooth, the fragment could possibly allow the dentist to reconstruct the tooth by gluing it back together with adhesive and composite. If this is not possible, your dentist can use this as a guide to reconstruct the original shape of your tooth as closely as possible.
How can we identify the really urgent cases?
Treatment options may be limited if there is too long a delay between the incident or the onset of symptoms and the visit to the dentist.
The following are situations that require immediate attention: