Wondering how to repair a broken tooth? Anytime someone experiences damage to one or more of their teeth, professional dental treatment is often necessary. Saving a broken tooth is possible and is preferred over losing it.
Understanding how someone can experience a broken tooth is necessary, as this information will help prevent it from reoccurring. Additionally, the cause of the break may help dictate the type of repair that is needed. It is also important to understand that there are different types of tooth breaks, e.g., chips, cracks, fractures. Some of the more common reasons why a broken tooth may occur include eating hard foods, grinding, clenching, being in an automobile accident and experiencing a sports-related injury.
According to Healthline, teeth can be damaged in any number of ways, and the damage can be slight or extensive depending on the condition of the teeth and the type of injury.
The information below explains some of the more commonly used treatment options for fixing a tooth that has been broken. There are a few popular home remedies that can be used to address any discomfort or pain that often accompanies a broken tooth, which can be used until one is able to make it to their dental appointment for professional treatment. An example of a home remedy is using clove oil, which can be applied directly to the tooth.
Minor chips or breaks can often be treated using cosmetic contouring. This treatment procedure for fixing a broken tooth requires a dental professional to use special dental tools to smooth out any problem areas and then use a dental bonding material to fill in any gaps. This treatment focuses on restoring the cosmetics of the tooth and tends to take 30 minutes or less to complete the procedure.
Dental bonding is a treatment option for fixing a minor to a moderate broken tooth. When a dental patient is in need of bonding treatment, the bonding material is matched to the color of their teeth, supporting their cosmetics. The dental professional will then carefully apply the tooth-colored resin material to the tooth. The goal is to fix the broken tooth so that it is no longer weaker, as well as to make the tooth look cosmetically pleasing once again.
For moderate to major broken teeth, dental veneers are often used for treatment. Veneers consist of very thin pieces of porcelain shells that can be used to fix, as well as cover up a number of tooth imperfections. These shells are custom-made for every patient, which means patients can not only expect the veneers to fix their broken teeth, they can also expect the tooth to once again be cosmetically attractive.
Anyone who experiences a broken tooth should see a dental professional as soon as possible in order to understand their treatment options. Reach out today to find out more.
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