{"id":44839,"date":"2023-01-21T06:35:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T01:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=44839"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T10:55:43","slug":"did-you-break-your-tooth-partying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/did-you-break-your-tooth-partying\/","title":{"rendered":"Broke a Tooth While Partying? What to Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than waking up after a night of partying and realising you chipped your tooth. That\u2019s probably because it leads to several challenges: how do you prevent it from getting worse, how do you make sure it doesn\u2019t get infected, and how can you keep these things from happening again, especially right before an upcoming first date? Fortunately, all is not lost. Visit your dentist immediately. Read on for tips on what to do if you break your tooth while partying and how to keep this from ever happening again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fall, an accidental knock or biting something hard can chip a tooth during a celebration. Even if the damage looks small, a dentist should check whether the tooth has a deeper crack. What you do in the first few hours may also help preserve a broken fragment for repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Should You Do Immediately After Breaking a Tooth?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rinse your mouth gently with water. If there is bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. Look for the broken piece and place it in a clean container with milk or saliva; your dentist may be able to reattach it. Do not scrub the fragment or try to glue it back yourself. Avoid chewing on the injured side. If your lip or cheek is swollen, hold a cold compress against the outside of your face. Contact a dentist and describe how the injury happened, whether the tooth is loose and how much pain or bleeding you have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check to see if it\u2019s just chipped and or you really broke a tooth.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you break your tooth, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is make sure it\u2019s not broken all the way through. If it is, there is a chance bacteria can get into the break and lead to an infection. This can get bad quickly, so if you\u2019re unsure whether or not your chipped tooth is broken, make sure you visit the dentist as soon as you can. If it isn\u2019t broken all the way through, make sure to keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn\u2019t get worse throughout the night. If it looks like it\u2019s getting worse, try to calm it down with some ice or a cold, wet towel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You may be shocked but it is fairly common to see that accidental chipping of teeth while partying or too quite close to an important day in your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have broken your tooth then do these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Immediately visit the dentist with the broken piece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Save the broken piece in milk and not in drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In case of pain, a painkiller would help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    At Royal Dental Clinics<\/a>, depending on the severity of the breakage, we would simply,<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Smoothen the rough edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do an aesthetic composite fillings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Complete a pulp therapy with cap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      In very rare cases would there be a need to replace the broken tooth with implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Make an appointment with your dentist ASAP.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you break a tooth, it\u2019s important to get it checked out by a dentist right away. First, you want to make sure that it\u2019s not broken all the way through, if it is, this will allow your dentist to make sure that the bacteria aren\u2019t able to enter the inside of your tooth. Beyond that, most dentists will recommend installing a filling or a crown on the tooth to prevent it from getting worse as time goes on. This is especially important if you intend on going on a date shortly or if you want to maintain a healthy, confident smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dr. Chirag Chamria<\/a><\/strong> is a Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive training in zygomatic implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthognathic surgery, full mouth and oral cancer rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      A small chip without significant pain usually still needs a dental appointment, but a badly broken or loose tooth should be assessed promptly. Seek urgent dental care if you have severe pain, persistent bleeding, a visibly exposed pink or red area inside the tooth, or difficulty biting normally. If the injury also caused significant facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or trouble breathing, seek emergency medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What If the Whole Tooth Has Come Out?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      A\u00a0knocked-out tooth is different from a broken fragment\u00a0and needs immediate attention. If it is a permanent tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root. Seek dental care as soon as possible, ideally within 30 minutes. If you cannot put it back safely, keep it moist in milk or an appropriate tooth preservation medium while travelling to the dentist.\u00a0Never reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Wear a soft, plastic mouth guard while you party.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re able to find a soft, plastic mouth guard like those used by athletes or those who grind their teeth you might be able to prevent breaking a tooth in the first place. If you wear a mouth guard while you party, it\u2019ll be able to absorb some of the impact if you accidentally bump your teeth against something  like a person on the dance floor, for example! Be sure to wear the mouth guard for the entire duration of the party and remove it as soon as you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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