When you consider serious dental health issues like periodontitis, oral cancer and dry mouth, cracked or chipped tooth may seem like a minor issue that you’ll get around to fixing “later or when you can”. However, a cracked or chipped tooth can potentially lead to a more serious conditions that can be more costly and dangerous to your health.
When you get chipped teeth, you should consult a dentist immediately in order to rectify the problem. A trauma that causes a tooth to crack may result in nerve damage which can eventually rot and from into a painful and gross-looking abscess.
Depending on your condition here are some of the options you have to treat your chipped teeth.
- Porcelain Veneers:
You can think of veneers as a thin porcelain cover that you place over a tooth. They look great and they are very durable. They can easily be sealed onto the broken tooth area that will enable you to flash your hollywood smile with confidence.If you’ve ever suffered a chipped tooth then you know real well the problems that chewing on your food can create. When you have your porcelain veneers on, however, you just won’t believe how comfortable and incredibly durable your teeth will feel. - Crowns:
One of the most popular and effective treatments for a chipped tooth involves placing a crown over the affected tooth. A crown will virtually eliminate the pain and discomfort you feel when eating food with a chipped tooth. In fact, crowns are so effective that they also eliminate the sensitivity to temperature that is created a tooth is cracked or chipped.Before the crown is placed over the tooth, the tooth is filed down to an appropriate level that the crown can be placed upon. Crowns are available in various materials and can be purchased according to one’s budget and preference. - Root Canal:
The pain and discomfort caused by a chipped or broken tooth often result from the exposure of the pulp inside the tooth. Until the tooth is properly sealed, the pain can persist and become unbearable when chewing. One of the most common treatments for this issue is a root canal procedure. During this process, our dentist in North York carefully drills into the affected tooth, removes the damaged pulp, and cleans the inside to prevent infection. Once completed, the tooth is sealed with a filling or restored with a new crown for lasting protection. - Dental bonding:
Out of all the previous possible treatments for a chipped tooth, the dental bonding procedure is the most cost-effective treatment. However, it would be a mistake to assume that this treatment is not as effective as the others. In reality, it’s incredibly effective and arguably one of the most popular options.A dental bonding involves using a resin-type material that is applied to chipped teeth and polished afterwards for comfort and visual appeal. The procedure lasts about an hour which makes it an ideal option for those people who are always short on time.
