If you have a chopped tooth, you have a ruined smile. In most cases, your front teeth becomes chipped because you fell on hard concrete, you chewed ice, or a bit too hard on hard candy. When you look in the mirror to see the damage, you cry out in terror, as you feel as if you will never be able to smile again, at least not with an open mouth. Nope, you will have to purse your lips forever. Oh, come on, you will not have to endure any of that, as there are procedures for chipped and cracked teeth. Here is a list of chipped tooth repair procedures:
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Dental Bonding
Dental bonding repairs cracked, chipped, misshaped, decayed, gapped, and discolored teeth. This procedure can last you for at least ten years. The dentist will provide you with anesthesia if you require dental bonding for cavities, but for chipped tooth, no anesthesia is required. The dentist will apply conditioning liquid and putty to mold the teeth. Next, the dentist will use ultraviolet light to dry the composite. Once the composite is dried, it is polished and shaped to match the surrounding teeth.
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers will cover the chipped tooth. Plus, they give the appearance of real teeth, which is why most dental clinics prefer to use it. They bond the veneer with the chipped tooth and transform it to match the tooth. Porcelain veneers can last you for thirty years and more, but only if you take good care of them. You can have them placed on one or more tooth depending on how extensive your problem is. The only people that dentists do not recommend veneers for are people who grind their teeth.
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Crowns
If you have cracked your tooth badly or you feel immense pain when you drink or chew, the dentist will place a crown on your tooth. The crown will cover your chipped tooth and protect it. The crown preserves your teeth, meaning you have less chance of losing it. If you do not get a crown, your chipped tooth will not be able to take the pressure from eating food.
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Root Canal
If the chipped tooth has found its way into the pulp, the dentist will recommend the root canal dental procedure. Once the root canal procedure is completed and your tooth has had time to recover, you can have a crown placed on it.
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Dental Implants
If the chipped tooth goes below the gum line, you will no longer be able to treat the tooth, which means the dentist cannot save the tooth. The dentist will extract the tooth and place a dental implant to mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. The dentist will place the dental implant in your jawbone and fix it to ensure that they remain there for a good number of years.
If you have a chipped tooth, which is preventing you from smiling broadly, make an appointment with Brenham Family Dental for chipped tooth repair.