If you’ve chipped a tooth, immediately book an emergency appointment with your family dentist. While
waiting, rinse your mouth with warm water, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain, and save
the broken fragment if possible. To protect yourself , cover sharp edges with dental wax and eat soft
foods to avoid further damage. Once you get to the dentist they will choose a treatment for your chipped
tooth based on the severity of the damage, which can include smoothing small chips, bonding with a
tooth-colored resin for minor chips, applying a veneer for front teeth, or placing a crown for a larger break
that has affected the cusp. For very severe damage that might involve the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal
may be necessary before the tooth is repaired with a crown. In rare cases, if the tooth is too severely
broken to be saved, extraction could end up as the only option.
Book a consultation with Dr. Abid Hidayat today. We are open Mondays to Saturdays and speak
GUJARATI, HINDI, URDU, TAGALOG and ARABIC. You can reach our family dental care office in
Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, by calling 416-546-5599