There are countless ways to chip a tooth. Whether you bite into a mussel shell, a hard popcorn kernel or a piece of ice, the damage can leave you with one or several deformed teeth. Here are some of your options to correct the problem when you visit your Los Angeles dentist.
Bonding
One common solution for chipped teeth is dental bonding. Your dentist will use composite resin, a type of high-density plastic, to correct the tooth’s appearance and save it from further damage. A special lighting device bonds the material in place and allows you to leave the dentist’s office with a tooth that looks the same (or better) than before it was broken.
Porcelain Veneers
You might find the original shape of your teeth unappealing, and this feeling can become more pronounced after chipping or breaking your teeth. Your dentist might recommend porcelain veneers as a way to solve the appearance problem for the long term. Porcelain veneers involve the removal of some tooth enamel in order to fit into your mouth properly, but the finished product is very attractive when done by a skilled cosmetic dentist.
Crowns and Fillings
If the broken tooth involves the loss of high amounts of tooth enamel, you may need a filling or even a porcelain crown to cover the tooth. Your dental professional can advise whether a tooth can be bonded to correct the break or if a crown is necessary to protect the nerve and save the remaining tooth. Broken teeth that involve pain from the gum area indicate nerve damage. Contact a dentist for an emergency visit if you feel pain in the nerve.
The experienced professionals at Crystal Dental Centers can handle anything from a chipped tooth edge to emergency tooth damage – dentists with solutions to every cosmetic problem. For more information and /or to find a location near you please visit www.CrystalDentalCenters.com.