Cracked Tooth Emergency: First Aid
A cracked tooth can lose vitality fast. Here's immediate action.
Dr. Fatima Hassan
General Dentist & Endodontist
Immediate
- Cover sharp edge with sugar-free gum
- Avoid chewing on the tooth
- Cold compress if swelling
- Paracetamol for pain
Save fragments
- Find and save broken pieces
- Store in milk (not water)
- Bring to dentist
Within 24 hours
- Dental appointment
- X-ray
- Pulp test
Treatment
- Small crack: bonding
- Medium: crown
- Into pulp: root canal + crown
- Into root: extraction
Time matters
Early cracks can be saved. Late intervention often loses the tooth.
References
- American Association of Endodontists
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Referenced sources
- American Association of Endodontists
Medical disclaimer. This article is informational and does not replace professional clinical advice. For a plan specific to your situation, book a consultation with a Paradise Dental specialist.
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