If your tooth is broken, it will remain vulnerable until you have treatment to restore it. Until restorative dental work is done, the problem can leave you at risk for several concerns. You may have a problem with biting and chewing, as the damage can affect how you apply bite pressure. You will also have to worry about your risk for developing an infection.The sooner you see your dentist to have the matter taken care of, the sooner you can put these risks behind you! Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to help you if you have a tooth that is chipped, cracked, or otherwise broken. Once the work is performed, you can enjoy the protection and cosmetic support of a custom restoration.
A Broken Tooth Is Not Something You Want To Ignore
By ignoring problems with a broken tooth, you put yourself at risk for potentially serious oral health complications. If the tooth becomes infected, damage from bacteria can cause pain and swelling while putting you at risk for infections in other parts of your body. There is also the potential for pressure to cause more damage to your enamel, leading a once-minor chip or crack in worse shape.
Rely On Protection From A Durable Dental Crown
In order to protect a tooth, and ensure that you are still able to bite and chew with it, our practice is able to provide a dental crown for support. Dental crowns support teeth by covering them above the gum line, taking on bite pressures on their behalf, and keeping them safe from bacteria. If you need to do something about a tooth that is in a visible area, we can discuss restoring your smile with an appliance that matches the appearance of your healthy enamel. Care is also taken to make sure that your crown fits comfortably and does not bother neighboring teeth.
Your Tooth May Become Infected After Injury – We Can Help
If you are starting to show signs of infection, let your dentist know as soon as possible. An infection makes life difficult for people in several ways. Pain can be an issue for you, but you can also experience alarm over issues like swelling and discoloration. Through root canal treatment, your dentist removes all infected tissues in the tooth before sealing it and placing your dental crown.
Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist Is Ready To Care For Your Broken Tooth
Your Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is ready to take care of patients who need work done for broken teeth. We understand that injuries can happen without warning, and that there is no “right” time to have oral health problems, but we want to make sure our patients know that these issues can be serious, and they can worsen without treatment. To find out more, please call our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office at (757) 428-7440.
