{"id":1396,"date":"2017-06-14T20:54:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T01:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:22:59","slug":"emergency-dentist-brookfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/14\/emergency-dentist-brookfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken Tooth? Emergency Dentist in Brookfield Says Do This"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Visit<\/a>Broken teeth can happen to anyone, at any time. Whether the break or fracture occurs during a Sunday afternoon football game or over dinner on Tuesday night, any kind of dental injury can be frightening and leave you not knowing what to do next. Your emergency dentist in Brookfield wants to help you be prepared for the unexpected. Keep reading to find out what to do after a broken or fractured tooth!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Tooth Breaks and Fractures Occur<\/span><\/h2>\n

Broken and fractured teeth can happen for a number of reasons, liking biting down on something hard, suffering a blow to the face, falling, or having weak teeth or old amalgam fillings in the smile. <\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>fractured tooth<\/b> is one that has cracked but remains intact. This injury ranges from very minor to severe, and may or may not cause pain. A <\/span>broken tooth<\/b> may be slightly chipped or it could be broken almost all the way to the gum line. Minor to moderate breaks may not hurt — but you will feel a sharp or pointy spot when you run your tongue over the area. If, however, the <\/span>inside of the tooth<\/span><\/a> (the pulp or \u201cnerve\u201d) is damaged, you will likely feel pain chewing, or when it comes into contact with heat, cold, or air.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Do After a Broken or Fractured Tooth<\/span><\/h2>\n

Perhaps the most important thing to remember if you or someone you love have broken or fractured a tooth is to remain calm. It is difficult to think clearly if you feel panicked — but knowing you can call on your emergency dentist at Elmbrook Family Dental will help you keep your cool in the face of any urgent situation!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some important next-steps to take after you experience a broken or fractured tooth. <\/span><\/p>\n