Broken tooth?<\/p>\n
We explain what to do Tips to protect your oral health during the summer A broken tooth can be a very unpleasant experience, whether due to an accident, a fall, or even from biting something hard.<\/p>\n
In either case, the most important thing is to act quickly to minimize damage and ensure that treatment is as effective as possible.<\/p>\n
Below, we offer you a practical guide on how to act if you ever find yourself in this situation, and which treatments are most suitable to repair a broken tooth.<\/p>\n
It is important to start by staying calm, although it may be alarming to see a broken tooth, it will be very helpful to act quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n
If you find the tooth fragment, try to preserve it and clean it with cold water to remove any dirt.<\/p>\n
It is important not to touch it too much, especially around the root area, to avoid contaminating it.<\/p>\n
Then, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the affected area and, if possible, place a cold compress on the outside of your face where the fracture occurred.<\/p>\n
This will help reduce inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n
If the tooth has completely fallen out of place (avulsion), store the tooth in a container with milk or saline and go to a dental clinic as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
The faster you act, the greater the chance of saving the tooth.<\/p>\n
Treatments available to restore a broken tooth Treatment of a broken tooth depends on the type and severity of the fracture.<\/p>\n
If it is a cracked tooth, where only a small part of the enamel has come off, we can polish the affected area to smooth the edges and apply a desensitizing gel to relieve any discomfort.<\/p>\n
In the case of a partial fracture, where a larger fragment of the tooth has been lost, treatment could include aesthetic reconstruction with composite, a material that mimics the natural color of the tooth.<\/p>\n
If the fracture has reached the dental pulp, where the nerves are located, root canal treatment may be necessary before reconstruction to prevent infection and relieve pain.<\/p>\n
For more serious fractures, where a large part of the tooth has been lost, we will evaluate whether it is possible to reimplant the broken fragment.<\/p>\n
If this is not feasible, the placement of a dental crown may be considered to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the tooth.<\/p>\n
At Cl\u00ednica Cervera, we understand that a broken tooth can be a dental emergency that generates pain and anxiety.<\/p>\n
Acting quickly and seeking professional care is essential to have a better chance of recovery and minimize complications.<\/p>\n
If you ever find yourself in a situation like this, follow the steps indicated and do not hesitate to contact us to receive the necessary attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2936,"template":"","categoria":[67],"class_list":["post-2687","actualitat","type-actualitat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-salut-bucodental"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat\/2687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualitat"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=2687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}