Your Damage Tooth Could Be Saved if You Follow These Steps
The average healthy tooth is strong and can handle quite a bit of pressure before being damaged. However, even the healthiest of teeth have a breaking point. It could be a baseball to the face, falling down and hitting the concrete, or even biting into a hard piece of food and a tooth could break. If your tooth has sustained damage and you are not sure if it can be saved, then we urge you to follow the following steps.
Get to your dentist right away
The bottom line is that the one factor that will have the biggest impact on whether or not a tooth can be saved will be how quickly you get to the dentist. You should contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 right away to make an appointment. The sooner the tooth is back into your mouth, the more likely it is to reattach and stay healthy.
Even if the tooth has not been knocked out entirely and is simply loose or has become discolored, you still need a dental exam as soon as possible. The tooth is likely to do nothing but get worse until you have a professional assess it.
Do not assume that your tooth cannot be saved
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to assume that the tooth is too damaged to be saved. The truth is that a small chip can typically be fixed, but even a tooth that’s entirely knocked out may be repairable. What you can certainly count on is for our dentists to offer you an honest assessment so that you can make the best decision for your needs.
Consider all your options
The best way to treat a damaged tooth will depend on the type and extent of damage. If you are dealing with a crack than a dental veneer or crown may be the right choice. If the tooth has been knocked out entirely then dental surgery may be the best way to reinsert your teeth. There is no way to guess and no way for us to give you specific advice without first having seen the tooth.
There are options if the tooth cannot be saved
If it turns out that the tooth cannot be saved, or the process involved in saving the tooth is not likely worth the trouble, then there is no reason to panic. There are other cosmetic options such as a dental bridge or a dental implant. There are several other options as well and we can cover those when you visit us.
Talk to your dentist as soon as possible
If you are sure that you need immediate dental care then contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 right way. If you are not sure then call us, let us know what the issue is, and we can let you know how urgently you should see a dentist. Either way, we are here to help you with your damaged tooth.
