Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not invincible. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, contact us at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin right away.
If a tooth chips or breaks, it may not hurt. It’s a serious matter, but if it doesn’t hurt it doesn’t usually require immediate attention. Even if there isn’t any pain, you’re probably going to feel some sharp edges with your tongue. It’s important that you avoid that area when you chew, because chewing might chip it some more. We may be able to smooth out the chip and repair any damage with composite filling.
If your tooth is giving you pain, call us right away. There could be a serious crack or fracture, with accompanying damage to the inside of the tooth. The sooner you get to our office, the better. In severe cases it is not always possible to save the tooth.
There are some things you can do before you get here:
- Clean your mouth thoroughly with warm water, swished gently
- Apply a cold compress to your face to minimize swelling
- Take a pain reliever with acetaminophen (don’t take aspirin). Brands with acetaminophen include Tylenol, Alka-Seltzer Plus, and NyQuil, and there are many others.
Once you’re here, we will probably take an X-ray. If there is damage to the tooth’s pulp a root canal may be in order. If not, bonding or a crown may be enough to fix you up.
If you have a chipped or broken tooth, take nothing for granted, even if there is no pain. At The Hills Dental Spa in Austin we want all our patients to keep their healthy smiles. People from Westlake, Lakeway, and Bee Cave come to us for our painless dentistry. Call us to schedule your next cleaning and checkup today!
Contact The Hills Dental Spa:
512-347-0044
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
6836 Bee Cave Road, Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin, Texas
78746
