If that area becomes inflamed or infected, the pain can be excruciating.
It also covers how to prevent getting a broken tooth in the first place.
This leaves you susceptible to infection and makes teeth sensitive to pain and temperature.
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Only a dentist or anendodontist(a dental root canal specialist) can repair a damaged dental nerve.
These temporary at-home treatments can help you deal with the discomfort until your dentist can provide more long-term care.
If your broken or chipped tooth is painful, treatment of the dental pulp is usually necessary.
The dental pulp is the center of the tooth and extends to the tip of the tooth’s roots.
Treating dental pulp or nerve injuries is called aroot canalor endodontic treatment.
After treatment, your cracked tooth should stop hurting in a few days.
have a go at avoid chewing on that side of the mouth until the tooth is fixed.
Treatment for a chipped or broken tooth depends on how extensive the damage is and any pain involved.
A root canal may be needed for more severe injuries.
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