Experiencing a Broken Tooth?
In this article, we explain:
What You Can Do: Broken Tooth Repair in Lincoln, NE
How Can Emergency Dentist Help to Fix Your Broken Tooth
What to do immediately after a dental incident:
If you need immediate dental care,
please call 402-840-9783.
What can you do from home?
A cracked, split, or broken tooth may be a scary and very uncomfortable thing. If a portion of your tooth has broken off, keep it for the possibility of reattaching the tooth. If the tooth causes great discomfort, take an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to help relieve some of your symptoms.
Next, call your family dentist in Lincoln, NE at Coddington Dental to set up your emergency appointment. It is important to visit a dentist immediately to avoid additional breakage or an infection. Together, you and your dentist will review all of your options to come up with an excellent treatment plan.
What can your dentist do?
The severity of the crack or break in your tooth will determine the next steps. If the tooth is severely broken, but a good portion of healthy tooth structure remains, your dentist will likely place a crown (cap) on the tooth to guard it against further damage. If the tooth is severely decayed and a cavity has reached the pulp of the tooth, root canal therapy may be performed. Once the root canal procedure is complete, and the infection has been cleared from your tooth, a crown will be placed on your tooth to help prevent it from breaking. If your broken tooth has severe trauma, or deep decay, and a root canal isn’t a great option, the tooth may need to be extracted. Once the tooth is extracted, it would be replaced with an implant. Dr. Brad Alderman and Dr. Jodi Day will be able to determine great options that benefit you.
Do you have discomfort after your recent dental work?
If you need to contact our emergency dentist after-hours, please call us at 402-840-9783.
About Dr. Joekel – Dr. Benjamin Joekel is a gentle family dentist that says, “My goal as your dentist is to listen to your concerns and needs when it comes to your dental health. Once your concerns are addressed, our goal as a team is to provide you with exceptional care that makes you feel comfortable.” You can schedule online 24/7 with this compassionate dentist at his West Lincoln Dental Clinic.
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