A broken tooth while on vacation? Now what? During vacations, we are more at risk of breaking a tooth because we spend more time doing sports activities, whether risky or not.
Undoubtedly, it is a problem to have something like this happen to us, even more so if we are enjoying our free time.
We are going to give you some basic tips on what to do if you break a tooth while on vacation.
When do teeth break?
The cause of tooth breakage is usually a strong blow. If the trauma is severe, it is possible that more than one piece may be affected and some may have suffered dislocation or fallen out completely.
The most common traumas during vacations occur in swimming pools, slips or falls, and during sports such as cycling, beach football, sailing, kitesurfing, etc.
Domestic accidents are also one of the most frequent causes of broken teeth, as well as breakages resulting from the misuse of teeth, such as when we use them as tools and try to open a bottle, for example.
A tooth can also break or fracture if you chew on the ice in your drink, be careful.
A broken tooth, what should I do?
The first thing you need to do is stay calm. It may seem obvious, but nerves can play tricks on us, especially if you have bleeding.
If that’s the case, try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with gauze or a clean cloth.
The second thing you need to do is apply cold to the area you have hit to prevent your face from swelling.
Try to find the pieces of broken teeth or the whole pieces that have fallen out and immerse them in a saline solution or water. This is essential so that the dentist can put the tooth back in place or reconstruct a partially damaged piece.
Now call the dentist to schedule an appointment. You have a dental emergency.
The dentist will advise you to take some painkillers if you feel pain. Follow their advice and do not self-medicate until you have talked to them.
The less time passes from when you suffer the trauma until you visit a dentist, the better it will be for the total recovery of your smile. Don’t waste time.
How does a dentist solve this?
Don’t worry, dentists are prepared to deal with any type of dental trauma. At our Zenit Clinic, we ensure that these types of dental emergencies follow the same criteria of excellence as the normal treatments we carry out by appointment.
When you arrive at a dental clinic with one or several broken teeth, they will take X-rays to assess your case and check the condition of the area that has suffered the blow. These X-rays will serve to check the evolution of your mouth in case you need a more long-lasting treatment.
The fastest and simplest solution for a trauma occurs when a piece of a tooth falls off and the nerve is not affected. To fix it, the parts of the tooth are joined with the cement used to make fillings. If the aesthetic results are not satisfactory, a dental veneer can be placed to hide the defect.
If the nerve has been affected, an endodontic treatment is carried out to devitalize the piece and to stop feeling pain. Then the dentist takes care of the aesthetic restructuring as in the previous case.
Can it also be fixed if my whole tooth has fallen out?
Yes, if you have lost your entire tooth and have taken it to the clinic in good condition with the root intact, the dentist will reintroduce it into the alveolus and immobilize it with a splint for one or two weeks. After this time, it is checked whether the periodontal tissue has been able to regenerate and heal satisfactorily.
If a tooth is broken and you go to a dentist within half an hour, you have a good chance of having your tooth repositioned.
A trauma can also cause your teeth to move, come out of the alveolus a little bit, or get pushed into it.
In these cases, the tooth is manually repositioned in its natural position and immobilized with a splint for as long as necessary.
If this treatment fails, an implant may be necessary.
Our best advice is to call an excellent dentist, as the breakage of one or more teeth must be treated in the best possible way to fully recover the chewing function and esthetics of the mouth.
If you suffer a dental trauma, call us at Zenit Clinic. We offer excellent treatment from start to finish. We are specialists.
Call us to make an appointment at 651826636.
We are located at AV. Artista Remigio Soler, 9. 03560-Alicante.
Clínica dental de referencia en Alicante, especializada en tratamientos de estética dental, implantología y salud bucodental integral.
