Broken tooth: Immediate measures and treatment options

Published on November 11, 2024

Whether it happens while eating or through an accident happens: If a tooth breaks off Quick action required. Because if the broken piece is found quickly and stored correctly, the Repair tooth often. Here you can find out what immediate measures you should take in the event of a broken tooth and what treatment options are then available at our Dental practice in Berlin-Wilmersdorf gives.

The most important facts in brief

Immediate measures

As soon as you notice that you are missing a tooth or that a larger piece has broken off or broken out, you should refer to the Search for the missing part make. This is often still in the mouth and can simply be spat out. If you have swallowed the missing piece, it can unfortunately no longer be reused. But don't worry: it doesn't pose any danger.

Once you have found the missing piece, it is best to keep it in a so-called Tooth rescue box on. This box with a special nutrient solution keeps the tooth alive. You can obtain tooth rescue boxes from the pharmacy or from your dentist. Alternatively, you can store the piece of tooth in saline solution, UHT milk or saliva. It is important that it does not dry out.

The gums are often affected, especially in the case of major dental injuries. Rinse the mouth with a little Salt water to get rid of blood residue and disinfect the resulting wounds. You can stop heavy bleeding by biting on a piece of gauze or a clean cloth handkerchief. Cold compresses can prevent swelling and have a pain-relieving effect at the same time.

Until the dentist visit

A broken tooth should be treated by a dentist as soon as possible. In the evening, at night and at weekends, you can contact an appropriate emergency service. You can temporarily relieve severe pain with Painkillers treat and Cover sharp edges with waxto avoid cutting your tongue or cheeks. If possible, you should not eat anything and if you do, only eat soft foods.

Treatment options

Depending on where and how your tooth broke off and whether you were able to find the remains, your dentist will offer you various treatment options. Especially in the case of minor damage, the Tooth often still salvageable. Otherwise a Dentures manufactured and inserted.

Options for tooth repair

In the best case, you have the Broken piece of tooth found and this can be reattached to the tooth. There is also a Special plastic adhesive for use. Small parts can also be replaced with artificial tooth material. You will then need to rest the affected tooth for a while and it may need to be ground down to fit perfectly onto its counterpart again. After a while, however, it will be fully resilient again.

Is a Broken molartooth repair is often somewhat more complicated. This is because as soon as the inside of the tooth is exposed, it not only causes severe pain, but also allows germs to penetrate. In order to save the tooth, a Root canal treatment and the tooth is then treated with artificial substitute material be filled. If the entire tooth is no longer present, it can be completed again with an artificial partial crown.

Dentures for broken teeth

If the tooth is severely damaged but the root is still intact, it can be treated with a artificial crown be completed again. If the root is also damaged or the tooth has fallen out completely, it must be replaced. This is where a Bridgewhich is attached to the adjacent teeth, or a Dental implantwhich is firmly anchored in the jaw. We will be happy to advise you on site about your options and their advantages and disadvantages.

Conclusion: Prevent tooth damage and act quickly

Good oral hygiene, regular check-ups and wearing a mouthguard during contact sports prevent teeth from breaking. However, accidents cannot always be avoided. In the event of broken teeth, it is important, act quicklyso that the Tooth saved if possible can be used.