How to Deal with the Pain from a Chipped Tooth
Avoid hot or cold food or beverages.. Stay away from sugary or acidic foods and beverages.. Use over-the-counter pain relief.
Steps
1
Avoid hot or cold food or beverages.
Avoid hot or cold food or beverages.
2
Stay away from sugary or acidic foods and beverages.
Stay away from sugary or acidic foods and beverages.
3
Use over-the-counter pain relief.
Use over-the-counter pain relief.
4
Floss between teeth.
Floss between teeth.
5
Use oil-of-cloves.
Use oil-of-cloves.
6
Seal the crack temporarily.
Seal the crack temporarily.
7
Use toothpaste or gel with a high percentage of fluoride.
Use toothpaste or gel with a high percentage of fluoride.
8
Elevate your head when you're asleep.
Elevate your head when you're asleep.
9
Rinse with warm salt water.
Rinse with warm salt water.
10
Learn more about cracked or broken teeth.
Learn more about cracked or broken teeth.
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See a dental care professional.
See a dental care professional.
12
Tell your dentist how your tooth was cracked.
Tell your dentist how your tooth was cracked.
13
Avoid habits that may result in cracked teeth.
Avoid habits that may result in cracked teeth.
14
Wear a mouthguard at night.
Wear a mouthguard at night.
15
Protect your teeth when playing sports.
Protect your teeth when playing sports.
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