A broken tooth can happen in an instant, whether you are biting into something hard, playing sports, or experiencing an accident. The sudden pain and shock can be overwhelming, but knowing the right steps to take immediately can save your tooth and prevent further complications. At Dental Avenue, we understand that dental emergencies cause anxiety, and our team is here to provide quick, professional care for broken teeth in Brookefield, Bangalore.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about handling a broken tooth, from immediate first aid to treatment options and recovery.

What should I do if I break my tooth?

What you do immediately after a breakage can be crucial for further consequences. Take note of the following recommendations:

Rinse Your Mouth
Clean the place of injury by rinsing it with lukewarm water. It allows getting rid of debris and avoiding infection. Besides, it will help you see how much the tooth is damaged.

Save All Pieces of the Tooth
Try to find pieces of your tooth that have been broken and save them. Put them in a glass of milk or a saline solution. Sometimes, dentists can attach those pieces.

Take Care of Bleeding
If you notice any bleeding, put a piece of clean gauze or cloth on the place for approximately 10 minutes. However, some oozing is a norm and you needn't worry about it.

Manage Swelling and Pain
To decrease inflammation and numb the injured area, use a cold compress on the cheek next to the broken tooth. You can relieve pain with such over-the-counter medications as ibuprofen.

Protect Yourself from Sharp Edges
In case you feel the broken tooth cuts your tongue or cheek, put dental wax or sugar-free chewing gum on it.

Make an Appointment at Dental Avenue as Soon as Possible
Call us as soon as possible to let us know about the problem and we will schedule your visit.

Don't Use the Damaged Side of Your Mouth
Don't chew on the side where your tooth is broken. Choose soft food for a while and avoid hot or cold meals.

Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?

The seriousness of a broken tooth will determine whether it is an emergency situation.

True Emergency Situations
If you have:

• Severe, unbearable pain
• Severe bleeding which doesn’t stop
• The large part of the tooth broke off, leaving the nerve exposed
• Swelling on your face, jaw or gum
• Difficulty breathing and/or swallowing
• Any signs of infections such as fever and/or pus

You should seek dental help as soon as possible to avoid additional problems and save your tooth.

Not True Emergencies, Still Urgent
There are situations when the tooth should be examined by a dentist as soon as possible, but there’s still some time:

• Small chip that is painless
• Crack that didn’t expose the interior of the tooth
• Rough edges

It is important to see a dentist in these cases too, so that the damage doesn’t worsen.

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wait
The problems which may appear if you don’t pay attention to a broken tooth are:

• Spreading infection inside the tooth
• Additional cracking of the tooth and eventually its total loss
• Damage to adjacent teeth and gums
• More pain and difficulty treating the tooth
• Additional cost of treatment

Our team at Dental Avenue considers emergencies as top priority, and we make every effort to provide same day appointments for broken teeth.

How do dentists fix a broken tooth?

Depending on the severity of the tooth fracture, its location in the mouth, and whether the dental pulp was exposed, the treatment options vary. Our dentists in Brookefield tailor each treatment approach based on your specific needs.

Minor Tooth Fractures

• Dental Bonding: In case of small tooth fractures, the doctor places a composite resin filling on the damaged area, forms the desired shape and sets it in place with a special light.
• Dental Filling: A cavity formed after the minor fracture can be filled with a composite material.

Moderate Tooth Fractures

• Dental Crown: When the tooth fracture affects the underlying tooth structure, a crown is made to cover the whole upper surface of the tooth.
• Inlays/Onlays: This type of restoration is used when a moderate fracture cannot be fixed with a crown.

Severe Tooth Fracture with Exposed Dental Pulp

• Root Canal Treatment: The doctor removes the damaged dental pulp, cleans the interior of the tooth, seals it and places a crown for protection. If you need Root canal treatment in Brookefield Bangalore, we will gladly help you save your natural tooth from extraction.

Tooth Fractures That Cannot Be Treated

• Tooth Extraction: When there is no chance of saving the tooth, it is carefully extracted to prevent infection and protect surrounding teeth.
• Replacement Methods: There are various ways to replace an extracted tooth: dental implants, bridges, and dentures.

Bonded Back Fragments

If you manage to preserve your tooth fragments and see the dentist promptly, you may be able to attach them back to your tooth by bonding.

Can a broken tooth be saved?

In most cases, yes. The following are some of the major considerations when it comes to saveability of a cracked tooth.

The Size of the Crack
Cracks above the gum line can easily be salvaged. Those cracks that are below the gum line or have reached the tooth's root are a bit more difficult but still saveable.

The Presence of a Nerve
Though root canal therapy will require removal of the nerve, in case it's exposed, it does not necessarily mean that the tooth will need to be extracted.

Remainder of the Tooth Structure
It needs to be enough healthy tooth left to restore the tooth using a restoration procedure such as a crown.

Time Element
Time is of essence. Waiting too long gives bacteria time to find their way into the cracks, causing an infection.

General Dental Health
Good oral health and presence of healthy gums will increase your chances of having the cracked tooth saved.

Dental Avenue is committed to saving natural teeth. We consider all other conservative treatment methods prior to resorting to extraction.

What should I avoid after breaking a tooth?

There are some things which should be avoided before you get professional help because they can make the situation worse:

Avoid Chewing Using That Tooth
If you continue to use the damaged tooth for chewing then there will be more cracks and damage to the nerve.

Don’t Eat Hard and Crispy or Starchy Foods
This includes hard candies, nuts, ice cubes, and sticky candy which could aggravate the problem.

Avoid Hot and Cold Food/Drinks
Coffee, cold water and other hot and cold food items can cause sudden pain if your nerve is exposed.

Don’t Try To Fix Your Broken Tooth Using Household Glue
You should never try to fix the tooth using glue. Household glues are toxic and can cause major damage.

Avoid Eating Sugary Things
Sugars feed bacteria which can enter inside your broken tooth and may cause infections.

Smoking and Consuming Alcohol
Both these practices can irritate the area and can cause infection.

Ignoring the Problem
Even if the pain disappears, the problem will still remain. It can cause infections, abscesses and can even lead to tooth loss.

How much does it cost to fix a broken tooth?

There is no fixed amount for the repair of a cracked or damaged tooth; it depends upon the severity of the tooth damage as well as treatment involved. At Dental Avenue, we provide you the most transparent dental treatment costs and help you find the best affordable treatment.
Costs Involved in Tooth Repair Treatments

• Dental Bonding: Most inexpensive solution to the problem of tooth damage; the treatment can cost between ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.
• Dental Fillings: If the crack is not too severe, dental fillings can cost around ₹1,500 to ₹4,000.
• Dental Crowns: For severe cracks in the tooth, crowns cost between ₹8,000 to ₹25,000; the exact cost depends upon the material (porcelain, zirconia, metal).
• Root Canal Treatment: In case the nerves are exposed in your teeth, the Root canal treatment in Brookefield Bangalore at Dental Avenue costs ₹5,000 to ₹12,000, along with crowns.
• Tooth Extractions: The simple extractions cost ₹1,500 to ₹5,000, whereas the surgery extractions may cost between ₹5,000 to ₹10,000.
• Dental Implants: In case the extraction is unavoidable and you go for dental implants, they cost ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 with crowns.

Factors Affecting Costs

• The location and severity of the break in the tooth
• Type of the restoration process
• Material used for crowns or fillings
• The need for additional treatments such as X-Rays and anesthesia

Insurance and Payment Options
Your dental insurance plan may cover the partial cost of emergency dental treatment. We also have flexible payment options available for the patients. Contact us today to get more information.

Getting a Broken Tooth Treated at Dental Avenue

At Dental Avenue, Brookefield, Bangalore, broken teeth are examined by MDS professionals to evaluate if bonding, a crown, root canal treatment, or any other solution suits your condition. In cases of major breakage, the treatment will also involve crown and bridge procedure to restore the proper shape, strength, and functioning of the tooth, or even an extractions procedure and possible replacement of the tooth in case it cannot be salvaged.

Each broken tooth case is unique and requires a thorough examination. If you have a broken tooth, the best course of action is getting a professional evaluation, because postponing the visit until the pain goes away usually means more difficult and expensive treatment.

Quick Summary

• Rinse gently, keep the broken piece if possible in milk, and use cold compresses
• It is treated as an emergency if there is pain, bleeding, or exposure of a nerve
• Small cracks are bonded, medium cracks are crowned, and deep cracks may require a root canal followed by crowning
• Delaying treatment raises chances of infection and loss of the tooth
• Do not chew on that side, do not expose it to hot or cold and try not to mend it yourself

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