A broken tooth is another common dental trauma that can come as a result of an accident, teeth grinding or eating hard foods. A broken tooth may not seem like an emergency, especially if it is a minor break, but getting an appointment with an emergency dentist in London early means less risk of the problem getting worse and a better chance of a successful restoration result.
As long as your tooth hasn’t cracked or broken below the gum line your tooth can usually be fixed. Your emergency dentist in London may use a number of methods to repair a cracked tooth including cosmetic bonding, fillings, a root canal or crown placement. If the tooth cannot be saved, your dentist may suggest an extraction and a dental implant procedure at a later date.
If you have a minor chip in your tooth and it’s not causing any pain, you may not need to book an emergency dentist appointment. However, it is still best to see your dentist as a chipped tooth can worsen over time if left untreated. This may affect the look of your smile if it’s a front tooth and lead to increased sensitivity.
Not getting a broken tooth fixed can lead to the dental pulp inside becoming infected. As soon as you realise your tooth is broken it’s best to book an emergency dentist appointment in London, the sooner you see a dentist the better chance we have of saving your tooth and preventing infection.
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