I woke up today and noticed my back tooth is broke really bad?

I am scared it will get worse and the dentist still has not called back, if there is no pain is the tooth dead any input would be nice, also if I just call another dentist would they take me as an emergency patient?

I woke up today and noticed my back tooth is broke really bad?
Okay, assuming there is no pain:





If the tooth is cracked all the way that you can see inside of the tooth and there is NO pain or swelling --%26gt; Pulp necrosis. Treatment for necrotic pulp is root canal, post/core and crown if the tooth is restorable.





If the tooth is cracked alittle or half way, and there is NO pain or decay --%26gt; treatment would be restorative filling or crown, assuming the tooth is vital (your dentist will determine that)





If you grind teeth at night, get a mouth guard. It’s cheap.





If it is necrotic pulpitis, you should see a detnsit soon. Necrotic pulpitis will lead to acute apical abscess: These cases you could have a throbbing, pulsating pressure pain, cellulitis, orofacial abscess, infection, fever and again PAIN.
Reply:Just avoid eating things like steak and chicken, yes you should contact another dentist because that is a very serious problem. Good Luck.
Reply:you could do that or go to the er some have dentists to pull teeth
Reply:I would give them another call in the morning, and see if they can fit you in as soon as possible. Its always best to try to stay with a dentist that knows you- often they have current or recent xrays to look at, and know your history, etc. When you go to a new dentist, they sometimes will need xrays etc and on an emergency basis, they are just going to consult you as to what might need to be fixed. I would get it looked at by my regular dentist as soon as possible, to avoid any problems and possible complications that could cause pain. The tooth is only dead if you have had a root canal done to it, which destroys and removes the tissues in the root of the tooth.
Reply:You might be grinding your teeth together in your sleep. It's not uncommon and often causes chipping or wearing down of teeth. To truely find out set up a camcorder or something.
Reply:Call around until you find a dentist that will take you right in. Don't wait for a call that might never come.