If you visit your dentist in time and he catches the problem early, he may be able to save your tooth. Normally, this will result in a filling, crown, or root canal, although you won t have to have the tooth removed. Dentists always look to save teeth, as they don t like to remove a tooth unless they absolutely have to. Those who suffer from dental anxiety will try to avoid going to the dentist, which results in problems. When someone who suffers from dental anxiety finally goes to the dentist, they normally find that even the smallest of problems can turn serious and require a lot of work and intervention from the dentist. During the consultation, you ll take a few x-rays that will let the surgeon know how bad your wisdom teeth are. He will go over the results with you, take a look in your mouth, then tell you what options you have. If he is going to pull or cut out your teeth, you ll have the option of using local anaesthesia or going with an IV sedation. Once the fractured piece of tooth breaks off, it normally remains attached to the gums and cause result in terrible pain until you get it removed. Once you have had the piece of tooth removed from the gums, the tooth will be similar to the supragingival fracture. It normally doesn t affect the nerves, although as a result of the tooth area being lost, you may need to have a root canal to clean out the tooth before having a crown put on it. When you brush, make sure you brush gently, and avoid using any type of force, as it will always cause your gums to recede again. In the event that using Sensodyne and fluoride mouthwash doesn t help, you should ask your dentist about other options available to you. Your dentist will know what will help you, so you shouldn t hesitate to ask. A small head is also preferred, as it can easily reach hard to get places, such as your back teeth. You should also remember to replace your brush every couple of months, or when it starts to show signs of wear. If you ve had a cold you should replace your toothbrush, simply because the bristles can contain germs that could get you sick all over again.