{"id":652,"date":"2025-02-03T19:49:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=652"},"modified":"2025-04-11T19:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T19:51:57","slug":"four-s-what-to-do-broke-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/03\/four-s-what-to-do-broke-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 S\u2019s of Tooth Salvage: What to Do When You Break a Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1-300x199.png\" alt=\"Man checking on his broken tooth in the bathroom mirror\" class=\"wp-image-654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1.png 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">broken a tooth<\/a>, and you don\u2019t know what to do. Such a situation would definitely be considered stressful! Fortunately, you can mitigate potential anxiety in moments like these by being prepared. That\u2019s what this post will help you do \u2013 prepare in case of a dental emergency. Keep reading to learn all about the four S\u2019s and be ready to take action in the event of a broken tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you realize your pearly white has taken some critical damage, your natural response might be to panic. It\u2019s okay to give yourself a moment to feel alarmed and process what just happened. Stop, take a deep breath, know that everything will be okay, and check yourself for injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking care of yourself and administering any necessary first aid, it\u2019s time to search for the broken fragment of your tooth. Your dentist may be able to salvage it and reattach it to your pearly white, so it\u2019s worth the effort to try and find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do manage to locate the fragment, secure it in a dry container. Be sure to keep it somewhere safe, but also somewhere you\u2019ll see it. That way you won\u2019t forget to take it with you to your appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, call your emergency dentist to schedule a timely appointment. Broken teeth aren\u2019t always a same-day urgency, however, it\u2019s still a good idea to visit your dentist as soon as possible. Broken and cracked teeth are more vulnerable to bacteria, and the longer you wait to receive a restoration, the more likely you\u2019ll be to develop an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the four S\u2019s of salvaging a broken tooth! Once you call your dentist\u2019s office, your dental team will do most of the heavy lifting. They may ask you a few questions to clarify the severity of your situation, then work with you to arrange your appointment. They can also walk you through first aid steps if necessary, so don\u2019t hesitate to let them know if you have any injuries. When you arrive at the office, try to relax \u2013 your dentist will take good care of you and your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/meet-our-dentists.html\">Dr. Natalie J. Ortiz and Dr. Ramon M. Ortiz<\/a> are a talented husband-and-wife team. 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