HealthWhat to Do If You Break Your Teeth from Sports

What to Do If You Break Your Teeth from Sports

Introduction

If you are active in sports, you may be at risk of breaking a tooth. Athletes can experience injuries to their teeth no matter what type of sports they participate in. For example, playing football or hockey can lead to serious dental injuries such as chipped teeth or broken bones around the mouth. However, it is not just players who are at risk for experiencing these types of injuries; spectators and coaches can also be injured by flying objects during games or practices. So, here is a guide to do if this happens during your game.

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When you break your teeth from playing sports, it can be a serious problem that requires immediate attention from both your dentist and an oral surgeon if necessary. However, there are things that you can do at home to minimize discomfort as well as reduce the chances of infection until you can see a professional.

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Don’t Panic

If you’ve broken a tooth while playing sports, the first thing to do is not panic. This is a common occurrence and can be quite painful, but it’s also not an emergency.

  • Don’t put your teeth back in your mouth. The best thing to do is immediately spit out any pieces that have come loose and rinse them with water.
  • Don’t chew on the broken tooth or try to clean it yourself with cotton buds or other implements (even if they’re made of plastic). You could cause additional damage by chewing on the broken piece or trying to clean it and make matters worse if sharp edges are poking out from where they broke off.
  • Rinse again with cold water if necessary; don’t use hot water because this could hurt more than help right now. 

Rinse Your Mouth with Salt Water

Salt water can be used to rinse your mouth after a sports injury, as it helps kill bacteria that may have entered the wound. If you know you have a broken tooth, give yourself an extra minute or two before rinsing with salt water. This way, you’ll be able to rinse around any remaining pieces of the tooth that could cause more damage if they were left in your mouth (and also help ensure that those pieces get washed away).

Keep the tooth moist by putting it in milk or a cup of saliva

If you can, keep the tooth moist by putting it in milk or a cup of saliva. Otherwise, place the tooth in a plastic bag and keep it at room temperature until you can see your dentist. Do not use water or ice because they may swell the roots and cause pain. Do not eat or drink anything that could damage any remaining teeth.

Wrap in saline gauze or wet paper

If you break a tooth, wrap it in saline gauze or a wet paper towel. Use a piece of clean cloth or cotton to wrap your bitten-off tooth until you can get to the dentist. Wrap it tightly so that no dirt or bacteria gets into the wound and make sure that it doesn’t move around too much as this could damage your gums further. For example, if you bite off the side of your front tooth while playing football and then place it in your mouth so that blood doesn’t run down into your throat (which is called “rooting”), wrap the bitten-off portion with something soft like gauze or even toilet paper before putting it back into its proper position on top of its root above ground level where it will heal better without being disturbed repeatedly by chewing food, etc. It’s important not to panic because there’s little chance that any nerve damage has been sustained due to such an accident – however, if possible avoid any further trauma during this time which may cause further problems by making sure you’re taken care of as soon as possible at one of your dental practices near you.

Your teeth are strong and usually, the damage is treatable.

If you break your teeth while playing sports, the good news is that they can usually be repaired. Your dentist will likely order X-rays and take dental impressions to recreate the missing teeth. Then, he or she will create a temporary denture and fit it into your mouth.

It’s important to keep in mind that even though your teeth may be permanently damaged, they will heal over time. This means that as long as there are no other complications like infection or severe pain, they can return to their original position after an injury.

If this happens during an athletic event like a baseball game or hockey match, then it might not be the best idea for you to play again until everything has settled down and healed properly, especially if there are serious injuries involved.

Conclusion

In summary, sports injuries are an unfortunate reality and can happen to anyone. Thankfully, they’re usually treatable with the right treatment plan. If your tooth is broken, you should try to keep it moist and go to the dentist as soon as possible. You may need a temporary filler or even a permanent solution like a bridge or implant if necessary.

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