Broken Tooth

If you have or if you think you might have a broken tooth, schedule an appointment with their Glen Waverley dentist immediately, especially when there are pain and discomfort.

While waiting for your Glen Waverley dentist, the following measures can help relieve discomfort:

• Rinse your mouth with lukewarm saltwater to keep it clean
• Take over-the-counter pain medications
• To reduce swelling, apply a cold compress against the cheek, outside the affected area

The longer a broken tooth goes untreated, the more difficult it may be for your Glen Waverley dentist to save is healthy parts. Complications may also occur, such as infection.

Unlike a fractured bone, a broken tooth will not heal on its own.

Despite receiving dental treatments, some cracks may continue to spread, resulting in tooth loss.

Placing a dental crown on a broken tooth provides maximum protection.