{"id":8833,"date":"2021-03-29T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T13:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?p=8833"},"modified":"2022-06-02T13:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T13:01:30","slug":"chipped-tooth-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Chipped Tooth Repair, Treatment and Pain Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>June 2, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"attachment_7475\" style=\"width: 232px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7475\" class=\"wp-image-7475 \" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dent cass\u00e9e\" width=\"222\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-452955973.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Treatment for cracked teeth<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can chip or break your tooth in many ways and even if it isn\u2019t causing you pain, it\u2019s important that you get it seen to. The good news is that chipped tooth repair can restore your dental health and in this article, we look at what to do, as well as how to tell the difference between broken, cracked, and chipped teeth.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see by following <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/\">this link<\/a>, the Nutrident team is dedicated to helping our readers achieve long-term dental wellness &#8211; something we do in part by creating blogs. Read to the end of this one and you\u2019ll gain a better understanding of how to tell what kind of dentist treatment you need when your teeth become cracked or broken.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/temporary-filling-kit\/\">What are emergency dental kits?<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/#How_Damaged_Teeth_Can_Occur\" title=\"How Damaged Teeth Can Occur\">How Damaged Teeth Can Occur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/#Chipped_vs_Cracked_or_Broken_Teeth\" title=\"Chipped vs Cracked or Broken Teeth\">Chipped vs Cracked or Broken Teeth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_chipped_teeth_repair\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on chipped teeth repair\">Frequently Asked Questions on chipped teeth repair<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Damaged_Teeth_Can_Occur\"><\/span><strong><em>How Damaged Teeth Can Occur<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tooth enamel is even tougher than bone, so it can take quite a whack to cause damage. That said, you may need chipped tooth repair for a wide range of reasons besides this and it can affect what kind of help you need. Fortunately, this help is available affordably through your NHS dentist*.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(*NHS) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These reasons can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biting down on hard food, like ice or boiled sweets<\/li>\n<li>An accident or collision<\/li>\n<li>Severe tooth decay leads to weakened teeth<\/li>\n<li>Taking a blow to the face<\/li>\n<li>Opening a bottle with your teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Besides the above, tooth decay can also be an underlying reason for a tooth or multiple teeth becoming broken.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chipped_vs_Cracked_or_Broken_Teeth\"><\/span><strong><em>Chipped vs Cracked or Broken Teeth<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we look at the different types of tooth damage that can occur and what you do about them when they happen to you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>A Chipped Tooth<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ok, so as the term suggests, the first type of damage is the chip, which describes a small part of your tooth becoming dislodged in one of the many ways listed in the previous section. It\u2019s important to keep hold of the chip and perhaps even store it in a glass of milk whilst you wait for chipped tooth repair services from your dentist, as it\u2019s possible that it can be reattached.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong> This is usually not an emergency, so you\u2019ll likely be asked to wait until you can get seen by your dentist at the earliest possible moment. If the pain becomes unbearable, try to manage it with ibuprofen or paracetamol and see if you can get a quicker appointment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>A Cracked Tooth <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When your tooth becomes cracked, it\u2019s possible that it will be more serious and require more treatment than chipped tooth repair. It could be possible that you\u2019ve fractured or split your tooth, and the precise nature of the break will determine what kind of treatment you need.<\/p>\n<p>You may or may not also be experiencing pain, but it\u2019s absolutely something that needs to be sorted out without delay. The sooner a cracked tooth is dealt with, the higher the chance is that it can be saved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Whether you use an emergency dentist or not is up to you, but we\u2019d recommend seeing your local dentist ASAP. You might only need a small amount of work to repair it, but you might equally need tooth-saving root canal surgery and the longer you leave it, the worse it will get.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>A Broken Tooth<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, we look at the worst kind of damage &#8211; the broken tooth. This kind of damage can cause bleeding and it is likely that nerves will have become exposed. It is possible that you won\u2019t be in pain, but even then, it can become infected, particularly if the issue has been partially caused by decay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong> Find immediate dental care either from your own dentist or, failing that, an emergency dentist. Typically, though, the pain or discomfort will compel you to move quickly to have it dealt with.<\/p>\n<p>With any of the types of tooth damage shown here, if you need help out of hours, we\u2019d recommend either ringing your dentist to hear what their recorded message says you should do or calling NHS 111 for guidance on who to call.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Get the Help You Need in Good Time<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you need chipped tooth repair or you\u2019ve cracked or broken your teeth, it\u2019s worth re-emphasising the urgency of the situation. Get your appointment sorted at your earliest possible convenience and be careful about what you eat &#8211; so nothing that might cause further damage.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any part of your broken tooth in your possession, keep it safe and take it with you to your appointment. The good news is that you shouldn\u2019t have to pay an arm and a leg for the dental treatment under NHS treatment*.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(*NHS)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, there you have it. We hope that you have found this article helpful and that it helps you get your problem sorted quickly and with the least possible pain and aggravation. Be sure to check out the FAQs below for answers to more questions on the subject.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Chipped a Tooth? 4 Tips on What To Do\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c-q02nFi8B4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_chipped_teeth_repair\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on chipped teeth repair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: When might a cracked tooth result in it being lost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Usually when the crack extends down to the root.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What are the symptoms of a broken tooth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Apart from the pain and visual breakage, you might find your jaw, cheek or gums swell. Also, you might find blood or discharge coming from the base of the tooth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I break my tooth without knowing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, it happens a lot. If you\u2019re unsure, look out for the symptoms above and visit your dentist as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is a broken tooth really an emergency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, just ask anybody who\u2019s suffered from the pain. Plus, when you\u2019re at risk of losing adult teeth, it\u2019s always something of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chipped, broken or cracked tooth &#8211; Retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chipped-broken-or-cracked-tooth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chipped-broken-or-cracked-tooth\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Understanding NHS dental charges &#8211; Retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/dentists\/dental-costs\/understanding-nhs-dental-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/dentists\/dental-costs\/understanding-nhs-dental-charges\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author Bio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gavin is a writer who specialises in creating informative articles on diet and oral health to help people achieve better all-round health.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2021-03-29T13:21:34+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">March 29, 2021<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>June 2, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;June 2, 2022You can chip or break your tooth in many ways and even if it isn\u2019t causing you pain, it\u2019s important that you get it seen to. 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