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Posted on 12/30/2019 by Alexandra Garcia DDS MS |
![]() Well, if you have, then you'll be happy to know that you have quite a few options for repair of the tooth. When you visit our offices with a chipped, broken, or decayed tooth, there are a variety of ways we could solve the problem. Fillings and BondingIf the damage isn't too great, you can get a filling, or in some cases, we could use dental bonding. Both of these use a composite resin that has the same color as teeth, making it blend seamlessly into your overall smile. Dental CrownsIn case your tooth has mostly decayed, then we can consider adding a dental cap or crown. The process involves checking the extent of the damage to the tooth and filing away most of the remaining part and then adding a dental cap to give the tooth the appearance of a complete tooth. In case the tooth is entirely decayed, we may have to check the root for integrity and then add a bit of support to it on which we then add the crown. For a tooth decayed beyond repair, extraction becomes the only option. Dental VeneersDental veneers are a great solution if it's a front tooth that is chipped or cracked. Basically, a dental veneer is to a tooth what a false nail is to a fingernail or toenail. It is a composite material resin or porcelain shell that we place on the front of the tooth to cover the whole tooth. In case you have a cracked or chipped tooth, do not hesitate to visit our offices so we can solve the problem immediately. We are here to help! |
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