What should I do if my tooth is half broken?
Recently, accidental dental injuries have become one of the hot topics on the Internet, especially among children and sports enthusiasts. A broken tooth not only affects the appearance, but may also cause pain or infection. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on popular discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Emergency steps
| steps | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Retrieve broken teeth | Rinse with clean water (do not scrub) | Hold the crown part of the tooth and avoid touching the tooth root |
| 2. Preserve the tooth | Soak in milk or saline | Do not store it dry or soak it in water for a long time |
| 3. Stop bleeding | Apply gentle pressure to the wound with clean gauze for 10-15 minutes | Avoid direct contact with the wound using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide |
| 4. Cold compress | Apply ice packs externally to corresponding areas of the face | No more than 15 minutes each time, 5 minutes apart |
2. Comparison of professional treatment methods
| Treatment | Applicable situations | prime time | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken tooth and reattached | Completely preserved broken tooth | within 30 minutes | 85%-95% |
| resin repair | small area defect | Within 72 hours | More than 90% |
| Full crown restoration | Large area defect | Inflammation needs to be treated first | Stable long-term effects |
| dental implants | Severe tooth root damage | After bone healing | 10-year survival rate 95% |
3. Recent hot topics on the Internet
1.Discussions on sports protection surge: Videos of Tokyo Olympic athletes using braces attracted national attention, and sales of sports braces increased by 300% year-on-year.
2.Popular science about first aid misunderstandings: A certain Internet celebrity's video of "gluing broken teeth" was collectively refuted by medical experts. The related topic has been read more than 200 million times
3.Early warning of dental trauma in children: The number of dental trauma cases among children during summer increased by 40% compared with normal days, with playgrounds and swimming pools becoming high-incidence places.
4. Fee Reference Guide (Unit: RMB)
| Project | public hospital | private clinic | Medical insurance coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken tooth and reattached | 800-1500 | 1500-3000 | partial coverage |
| resin repair | 300-800 | 500-2000 | Not covered |
| All-ceramic crown | 2000-4000 | 3000-8000 | Not covered |
| Plant immediately | Starting from 8,000 | Starting from 10,000 | Not covered |
5. Suggestions on preventive measures
1.Sports protection: High-risk sports such as basketball and skateboarding must wear professional sports braces
2.Home remodeling: Anti-slip mats are laid in children’s activity areas, and protective covers are installed on table corners.
3.Dietary attention: Avoid using your teeth to open bottle caps or bite hard objects. It is recommended to use tools for crabs, nuts and other foods.
4.Regular inspection: Teeth with cracks should be reinforced in time to avoid complete fracture.
6. Special reminder from experts
1. Even if there is no pain after a tooth fracture, you need to seek medical treatment within 24 hours to avoid hidden infection.
2. After the re-implanted tooth survives, it still needs to be reviewed every 3 months to monitor the pulp status.
3. For fractured permanent teeth in children under 12 years of age, priority should be given to treatment options that preserve the vitality of the dental pulp.
4. Avoid eating hot, cold or irritating foods within 2 weeks after trauma
Recent online data shows that the dissemination of correct first aid knowledge increases tooth preservation rates by 25%. It is recommended to save this article for future reference and forward it to friends who exercise regularly or have children at home. Remember: prompt and professional treatment can restore more than 80% of broken teeth to their original functions!
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