Boise Dental Emergency: Dealing With A Broken Tooth

Many people throughout the Treasure Valley have never experienced a broken tooth. So you may not know what to do if this unexpected problem occurs. That’s why Summit Dental would like to provide you with the following instructions for the best possible outcome.

First Things First

Treasure Valley patients who have just broken a tooth should contact the Boise dentists at Summit Dental Group within 24 hours to fit you into our schedule as soon as possible.

What You Should Do Next

What you do between the time you break a tooth and when you see your Boise dentist is crucial. That’s why it’s imperative that our patients be aware of what they should do in order to maximize the odds of saving a broken tooth.

First, rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and apply ice to the affected area if you’ve experienced any kind of trauma to the face. Second, we recommend taking Tylenol or Ibuprofen to handle any pain or discomfort. These mild, over-the-counter pain relievers are often suffice until you are able to visit our office. You’ll also want to be careful of what you eat and drink and to keep the broken tooth as clean as possible while avoiding any unnecessary activity that can exacerbate the problem.

What To Expect At Summit Dental

Once you arrive at our office, you will be treated right away. You can expect to be given a full oral exam by our Boise dentists along with x-rays. However, the exact type of treatment you will receive will depend on how extensively damaged your tooth is. At Summit Dental, we are equipped to perform a wide variety of dental procedures immediately.

Following the treatment of a broken tooth, you will be given a list of instructions on how to care for your injured tooth along with any prescriptions that may be needed at that time. Even more, you may need to schedule a follow-up appointment to check on the health and integrity of your tooth. Additionally, if you feel like your tooth just isn’t healing properly or you are experiencing further pain, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and contact us immediately in order to maintain the health and beauty of your smile.

If you’ve just broken a tooth, don’t delay. Contact Summit Dental Group at (208) 314-2275.