{"id":168,"date":"2019-10-11T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T16:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2019-11-05T16:20:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T16:20:03","slug":"how-can-you-care-for-a-fractured-tooth-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/11\/how-can-you-care-for-a-fractured-tooth-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Care for a Fractured Tooth at Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-mouth-pain-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man with mouth pain \" class=\"wp-image-169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-mouth-pain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-mouth-pain-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-mouth-pain-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re treating yourself to some nice crunchy chips after a\nlong day of work. You\u2019re thoroughly enjoying yourself when suddenly, something\nfeels a whole lot crunchier than it should. Curious, you spit out your chips\ninto your hand and notice that part of your tooth has broken off! What should\nyou do? Can you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/fractured-teeth.html\">treat\na fractured tooth<\/a> at home? Read more to find out. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Care for a Fractured Tooth at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First things first, you should call your dentist and schedule\nan appointment to try and fix your tooth. If you wait much longer, your chances\nof developing a tooth infection or an even more damaged tooth increase with\ntime. There are a few things you can do in the meantime, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tooth pain, take an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen\nor ibuprofen as needed. Rinsing your mouth out with saltwater may also help to\nrelieve your discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the tooth has a sharp or jagged edge, use a piece of\nsugar-free chewing gum to cover it up so that it doesn\u2019t irritate the soft\ntissues in your mouth. If you must eat, stick to soft foods like yogurt. Avoid\nchewing on the side of your mouth with the broken tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Your Dentist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment for a fractured tooth will depend on the extent of\nthe damage. If only a small portion of the enamel has chipped off, your dentist\nmay be able to remedy the situation with a filling. For more serious enamel\nchipping, your dentist may recommend placing a dental crown. A crown is a\ntooth-shaped cap that slips over a tooth to protect it from further damage and\nmake it look good as new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, more than just a little bit of enamel breaks off.\nThe center of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels, also known as the\ndental pulp, might become exposed, making it more likely to contract a painful\nbacterial infection. In that case, you might need root canal therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a root canal, your dentist or endodontist will remove\nthe infected pulp, clean the area inside the tooth, seal it up, then protect\nthe weakened tooth with a filling or crown. Although root canals have a reputation\nfor being painful, they\u2019re actually not. In addition to relieving your pain, most\npatients report they feel not that different from getting a cavity filled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your tooth winds up getting chipped or fractured somehow,\ncall your dentist first thing. They\u2019ll know just what to do to fix your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Deborah S. Bishop is an endodontic specialist in Huntsville,\nAL, which means she has undergone special training in treating issues relating\nto the inside of the tooth, like root canals. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine\nat the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. She then attended an\nendodontic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. If you find\nyourself with a chipped tooth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbishopendo.com\/contact-us.html\">don\u2019t hesitate to contact\nDr. Bishop right away<\/a> by calling (256) 882-5161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You\u2019re treating yourself to some nice crunchy chips after a long day of work. You\u2019re thoroughly enjoying yourself when suddenly, something feels a whole lot crunchier than it should. Curious, you spit out your chips into your hand and notice that part of your tooth has broken off! What should you do? Can you treat a fractured tooth at home? 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