When you discover that any of your teeth is chipped or broken then it may put you in a worrying condition. Generally, the chipping or breaking of the tooth does not occur easily. However, there are some limits here too and teeth are susceptible to chip or break. At any point, you discover that there is some chip or broken tooth then do not worry as there are treatment options available. The first thing to do at this point is visiting the dentist. Here a proper assessment of the chipped or broken tooth must be done.

What care should I take after getting a chipped or broken tooth?

A person has to take special care with respect to different things when there is any chipped or broken tooth case.

Here are some cares to take after noticing chipped or broken tooth:

• Rinsing your mouth with saltwater can relieve the pain.
• Taking suitable medicine from the medical stores.
• Avoid using the chipped or broken tooth while chewing food.
• Eating soft food till the completion of the proper treatment.

How to fix a broken tooth?

There are several procedures for the treatment of broken or chipped teeth. The treatment option mostly depends on the extent of damage that occurred to the tooth. Severely damaged teeth will mostly need treatment that is lengthier as well as costly. 

Here are some of the treatment options available for the chip or broken tooth:

1. Dental Bonding

Here the tooth is made rough and a suitable material is put by the dentist. A tooth-colored composite resin is then filled in the broken part of the tooth. A proper adhesive material is then applied to the tooth. This method is simpler as it does affect the entire tooth. Proper light material is then hardened on the broken part to give the appearance of a natural tooth.

2. Dental Crown or Cap

In case, a larger portion of the tooth is broken then a crown or cap can be the better way to get the treatment. It protects the tooth properly and gives a better appearance to the teeth. There are different types of dental crowns available like metal, porcelain, and ceramic. Different types of crowns have different advantages. You will need two visits for the dental crown treatment.

3. Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are the better option if there is a loss of the front tooth. This is a tiny layer of the resin or porcelain component that totally covers the front tooth. After taking a proper size, dental veneers are made in the laboratory to take the shape in accordance with the neighbouring teeth. While doing this treatment, a thinner layer of the tooth enamel is removed from the surface of the tooth. Special dental cement is used for putting the dental veneers which is then hardened to make it stronger.

4. Root canal treatment

If the chipped or broken tooth is to a larger extent then the impacted pulp needs a root canal treatment is recommended. In root canal treatment, the infected nerves and the blood vessels are removed from the pulp. After cleaning the pulp area properly, a proper dental material is filled in the empty space. It is then sealed from the outer portion. The root canal treatment might be a little painful, still, it can save the tooth more importantly. After the completion of the root canal treatment, a suitable crown is then put on it which protects it from further damage.

These are some of the common ways for the treatment of the chipped or broken tooth. Proper treatment can help to avoid further complications in the tooth to a larger extent.

Do all chips or broken teeth need treatment?

It is not necessary for all the chips or broken teeth to have specific treatment. We will look into cases that may need or may not need the treatment.

Cases where treatment may not be needed:

All treatments may not need the treatment, they can not be serious. Cases like craze lines on the enamel layer of the tooth are not serious where treatment is not necessary.

Cases where treatment is necessary:

In case, if the cracks are of a medium-small size then there might be the need for the treatment. If there is some injury then the cracked developed must be treated as soon as possible due to unawareness of the severity of the treatment.

If you think that there is some crack in the tooth then get it checked immediately by the dentist. It will help to avoid further damage and injury caused due to the crack in the tooth. An evaluation through X-ray can give a better insight into the condition of the tooth. Take any of the possible treatments soon. It will help you to restore the beautiful smile on your face easily.