Broken Tooth

A broken or fractured tooth usually occurs during sports or in an accident. Different problems can arise in a traumatized tooth depending on the force on the tooth and the resistance of the tooth.

Breaking a tooth is actually better than the root breaking away from the alveolar bone in the mouth. When the tooth is broken, the force is eliminated before it is transmitted to the root surface. The broken tooth can be repaired according to the characteristics of the broken area. If the broken piece can be found, it is possible to bond its own piece on the tooth.

Repairing a broken tooth with the bonding method is possible with the new technology dental treatment materials used in the intermittent tooth closure process. Depending on the force on the tooth, sometimes the tooth may dislodge and change position in the mouth, even if it does not fully erupt. In this case, it is necessary to push the tooth back to where it should be. If you say that you cannot do this, you should put the tooth that has come out of the mouth in a glass full of milk and apply to the dentist’s office as soon as possible with the tooth.

My tooth is broken! What should I do?

In this case, the first thing to do is to find the broken tooth. If the tooth is dirty, it should be washed with clean water or placed in a glass of milk. If you cannot do any of these, it is recommended to wash the tooth with saliva.

Tooth Dislocation

If the tooth has moved in the mouth, it is advisable to push the tooth back into its original position. Sometimes it can be helpful to close the mouth and push the tooth back into place. If an adult has a dislocated tooth, it is necessary to try to replace it. The most important thing to do is, of course, to visit a dentist immediately. The dentist will clean your dislodged tooth and gently numb the area and place it back into its original position.

You can get information about whether the tooth has been put back in its place with the follow-up and controls he/she will make. After the tooth is replaced, the dentist will attach the side teeth with a splint to prevent the tooth from moving.

If the displaced tooth cannot be found, here are the alternatives that can be done before the nerve missing tooth:

1. Tooth Prosthesis
2. Bridge
3. Implant

Removable removable dentures can be made in the mouth. Bridges are fixed prostheses that are made over works and fix the teeth behind the gap. They are cylindrical implants made of titanium and are placed in the jawbone. A tooth-mimicking crown is applied over the implant. The prosthesis applied instead of the missing tooth is of great importance to improve the appearance during the smile and to restore the patient’s self-confidence as well as function.

Sports Teeth

Tooth trauma often occurs during sports. In order to protect against such situations, a protective medication called a mouthguard should be applied. The dentist can take impressions from the mouth and produce a personalized sports mouthguardin the laboratory. This mouthguard, which is special for each person, must be worn during sports.