{"id":39,"date":"2025-06-06T17:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierfamilydentistrynj.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2025-07-22T17:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T17:29:13","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-for-handing-a-broken-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierfamilydentistrynj.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-for-handing-a-broken-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide for Handling a Broken Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A broken tooth can catch you off guard. Whether you were playing a sport, had an accidental fall, or anything else, it’s important to stay calm! Your emergency dentist<\/a> can help fix the situation, so it\u2019s crucial to give them a call right away. But what do you do before your appointment? Here is a quick guide on how to handle a broken tooth and some ways your dentist may be able to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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First and foremost, you should take a breath. It’s easy to start getting worked up about damaging your smile, but try your best to stay calm and assess your tooth. Is it a minor chip or a severe break? Small damage may just be a cosmetic issue, but there may be a sharp edge that can cut your tongue or gum tissue. Use dental wax or sugarless gum to cover the tooth until your upcoming appointment. If it won’t be until the near future, be careful when eating as a compromised tooth is at more risk of further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a major break, then the inner tooth pulp may be exposed. Bacteria can more easily reach it and infect it, so it\u2019s important to visit your dentist right away. Right before you call them, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n