If you’ve slipped or tripped, you’ve been injured on the sports field or you’ve heard a crack when biting down on a hard sweet, there’s no need to panic – we have a range of effective solutions for broken and chipped teeth.
Treatment for broken teeth
If you’ve cracked or fractured a tooth, it’s always a good idea to call and arrange to see a dentist as soon as possible. The tooth will be weak and vulnerable and the sooner we patch it up, the better. There are various solutions available for repairing broken teeth and the first thing we will do is have a look inside your mouth and do an X-ray to ascertain the extent of the injury. This will also help us to decide upon the best course of action.
The most common option for a broken tooth is a new crown. However, if the damage is less extensive, we may be able to repair the tooth using an inlay or onlay. Crowns are also known as caps and they are placed over the top of the tooth to make it stronger and protect I from further damage. If a tooth is very badly damaged, it may be best to extract it and then replace it with a dental bridge or an implant. This will usually be a last resort.
Treatment for a chipped tooth
A chipped tooth is not usually a dental emergency, but chips can weaken the teeth and it’s advisable to see your dentist and find out about treatment options. There are various solutions for chipped teeth, including cosmetic bonding and veneers. Bonding is a very simple, painless procedure, which only takes an hour. It involves layering a material called dental composite to repair the chip and fill in the missing tooth structure. At room temperature, the composite is soft and it can be shaped to fit different sized gaps. Once your dentist is happy with the placement of the composite, it is then set hard using a curing lamp.
Veneers are another possibility and they may be a good choice if you plan to combine addressing the chip with improving the overall appearance of your smile. We can fit individual or sets of veneers to suit your needs and we have a range of treatments on offer, including Da Vinci veneers, MACveneers and Lumineers.
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