You’re crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn’t melt or dissolve. You get a feeling as you realize what if it is a piece of broken tooth.
Although the enamel that covers your teeth is the hardest, most mineralized tissue in the body, its strength has limits. Falling, receiving a blow to the face, or biting down on something hard particularly if a tooth already has some decay can cause a tooth to chip or break. If you discover you have broken or chipped a tooth, don’t panic. There are many things your dentist can do to fix it.
Your teeth may be one of the strongest parts of your body, but still, a lot can go wrong if you don’t take special care of them. You can face a number of different problems including loss of teeth, discolored teeth, and chipped teeth.
In the past, there were fewer solutions to such problems. However, thanks to modern dentistry, there are now restorative dentistry options that can help fix your teeth and make them look their best.
These restorative dentistry options are responsible for improving the aesthetics of your smile and eliminating any kind of pain. They are also important because problems such as missing teeth not only impact your smile but also impact your bite and make it difficult to enjoy all the foods you like.
Your best bet to avoid these kind of issues is to turn to restorative dentistry. Let’s look at some of the procedures offered at Dentrust Dental Clinic.
How to Care for a Chipped or Broken Tooth
If your tooth is broken, chipped, or fractured, see your dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth could be damaged further or become infected, possibly causing you to end up losing the tooth. In the meantime, try the following self-care measures:
- If the tooth is painful, take acetaminophen or another over-the-counter pain reliever. Rinse your mouth with salt water.
- If the break has caused a sharp or jagged edge, cover it with a piece of wax paraffin or sugarless chewing gum to keep it from cutting your tongue or the inside of your lip or cheek.
- If you must eat, eat soft foods and avoid biting down on the broken tooth.
Dental Crowns and Bridges: The Most Common Restorative Procedures
Dental crowns can be done for people who have teeth grinding issues, discolored teeth, a missing or broken tooth, tooth decay or tooth cracks. It’s one of the most in-demand restorative dentistry techniques, mainly due to its affordability. This technique is also preferred by dentists as it satisfies your aesthetic needs and gives you the ability to smile and eat with full confidence.
On the other hand, bridges are intended to replace a missing tooth by literally bridging the gap and anchoring to the adjoining teeth. The anchor teeth – called abutments – help stabilize the false tooth, called a pontic, in between.
The procedure for placing a bridge is similar to that of a crown and is usually a very time- and cost-efficient means of improving your smile.
Dental Implants- Advantages
Missing teeth and chewing issues can be solved via dental implants. Dental implants are heavily in demand, with a success rate of around 98%. However, not all general dentist perform this procedure.
Getting dental implants is a complex procedure, but one with many benefits. Implants strengthen your jaw and help you to chew better without any pain. They also help to minimize the risk of getting cavities.
However, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, so make sure to visit your dentist first and see if you qualify for this type of procedure.
How Dental Fillings Help Restore Your Smile
When you have tooth fractures, cracks or tooth decay, then getting a dental filling can be your best bet. The uneven spaces between the teeth are adjusted by filling them so that you can eat and chew properly. They are also efficient in eliminating tooth sensitivity and gum irritation.
Dental fillings are available in different materials, but porcelain is among the most widely used materials due to its low cost and long life.
Dental Veneers
If a front tooth is broken or chipped, a dental veneer can make it look whole and healthy again. A dental veneer is a thin shell of tooth-colored porcelain or resin composite material that covers the whole front of the tooth (much like a false nail covers a fingernail) with a thicker section to replace the broken part of the tooth.
To prepare your tooth, your dentist will remove about 0.3 to 1.2 millimeters of enamel from its surface. Next, the dentist will make an impression of the tooth to be sent to a dental laboratory, which will make the veneer. When the veneer is ready, usually a week later, you’ll need to go back to the dentist to have it placed. To place the veneer, your dentist will first etch the surface of the tooth with a liquid to roughen it. The dentist then applies a special cement to the veneer and places the veneer on the prepared tooth. Once the veneer is in position, your dentist will use a special light to activate chemicals in the cement to make it harden quickly.
If you have dental issues, worry not and call us today at (+91) 9082192556 to learn more about the right restorative dentistry procedure for you.