{"id":42,"date":"2026-06-23T14:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elevatedentalchs.com\/blog\/?p=42"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:52:58","slug":"how-to-handle-a-broken-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elevatedentalchs.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-a-broken-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do if I Break My Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Accidents happen, as they say, and some of the most stressful ones involve breaking a tooth. Whether you bit down too hard on a lollipop, got hit in the mouth with a fly-ball, or took a tumble on an icy walkway, damaging your smile can be traumatic. Here\u2019s what you should do if the unthinkable happens, and how your emergency dentist<\/a> can help restore your smile in the nick of time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I Broke My Tooth! Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Picture it: you just got comfortable on your favorite spot on the couch and shoved what should have been a big, satisfying mouthful of popcorn into your mouth. But instead of experiencing the familiar crunch of your salty snack, something else cracks instead: your tooth! Now what? First, don\u2019t panic. Next, follow these steps to protect your mouth from further injury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n