Bit Down and Heard a Crack? Immediate Steps for a Damaged Tooth!
Heard a crack when biting down? Don't panic. Pain means call your dentist immediately—no pain means you still need to be seen, just not emergently. Until your appointment: stick to foods you can cut with a fork, and take ibuprofen (not Tylenol) since it reduces both pain and inflammation. Quick action in the first 30 minutes can save your tooth.
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