Broken or Chipped Tooth - Cosmetic Procedures to Restore Your Smile

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Broken or Chipped Tooth? Cosmetic Procedures to
Restore Your Smile
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It can happen to any of us, normally when we
least expect it We break or chip one of our
front teeth.
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You might have slipped and fell and hit your
mouth, or you realize as you bite down onto a
hard piece of candy or ice cube that cracking
sound was actually your tooth.
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Other common causes for this type of tooth trauma
can include 1. Sports Injuries 2. Regular
Chewing on Hard Objects
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3. Teeth Clenching and/or Grinding (Bruxism) 4.
Auto Accidents
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Whether the tooth is merely chipped with a small
piece missing or has cracked, it is important to
see a dentist immediately to discuss potential
cosmetic procedures.
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If you ignore the problem, it can lead to further
complications, such as 1. Tooth Decay 2.
Cavities
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3. Root Canal 4. Discoloration 5. Further
Chipping and/or Cracking 6. Infections
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The actual cosmetic dental treatment for a
chipped or broken tooth depends on the extent of
damage and its location on the tooth. Some of the
more common options are
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1. Veneers Veneers are custom-made shells
that are secured over the damaged tooth to hide
the imperfection.
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This option is ideal in cases of minor chipping
and cracking where the tooth pulp (interior of
the tooth) has not been exposed and the tooth is
still sufficiently protected by the enameled
outer layer.
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2. Bonding Bonding uses tooth coloured
materials to fill in chips and cracks, similar to
getting a porcelain, tooth coloured filling.
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The chip or crack is filled in with the bonding
material and then it is finished to match the
contour of the existing tooth. The bonding
material also helps prevent tooth decay and
cavities from developing.
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3. Crowns For more serious problems, where a
big piece of the tooth has broken off or the chip
is deep and has penetrated into the pulp layer,
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your dentist may recommend a crown. A crown is an
artificial tooth replacement cap that is secured
onto the base of the existing tooth structure.
The existing tooth structure is prepared using
various methods, to ensure the crown will fit
securely on top.
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In some cases a combination of one or more of the
above cosmetic procedures may be required to
ensure the tooth remains healthy.
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For instance, one of your front teeth has a minor
crack at the top of the tooth that has not
penetrated into the interior pulp layer.
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Your dentist may first seal the crack using
bonding, and then to further restore the tooth to
its former appearance, a veneer could be
required.
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Just keep in mind this is just one example and
the treatment for each person can and does vary
based on several factors, including their overall
oral health and the extent of the damage to the
tooths surface.
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If you have a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth,
please feel free to call Oasis Family Dental at
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appointment to discuss your different cosmetic
restorative options today!   Source-
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