If your tooth is broken, here’s what you should do immediately and what a dentist will likely recommend:
✅ What to Do Right Away:
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Stay calm – Broken teeth are common and can usually be treated effectively.
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Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area.
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Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling (especially if there’s trauma).
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Recover any broken piece (if possible) and keep it in milk or saline.
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Avoid chewing on the affected side.
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Take over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen if needed.
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Call a dentist immediately – this is a dental emergency.
📞 Mississauga patients can call us at (905) 896-0620 for same-day appointments.
🦷 How Dentists Treat a Broken Tooth:
Treatment depends on the severity:
| Type of Break | Possible Treatment |
|---|---|
| Minor chip | Polishing or tooth-colored bonding |
| Cracked tooth | Crown or onlay, sometimes root canal |
| Broken with nerve exposed | Root canal and crown |
| Split or shattered | Extraction and replacement (implant/bridge) |
⚠️ Why You Shouldn’t Wait:
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Cracks can worsen quickly
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Infection can develop in the nerve
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Pain and sensitivity often increase
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You may lose the tooth if untreated
💡 Bottom line:
A broken tooth needs professional evaluation immediately—even if it doesn’t hurt. Early treatment is easier, cheaper, and more successful.
📞 Call (905) 896-0620 to book an emergency dental visit near Queensway in Mississauga.