When you put in the time and effort to brush and floss thoroughly, you can keep your smile safe from potential problems with cavities. Of course, while good habits can keep your teeth healthier, they will not make you luckier. Sometimes, a person with good preventive habits will end up in the dentist’s chair for restorative work because of an injury. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to help in these situations. After evaluating your broken tooth, we can determine what needs to take place to make sure that its health is fully restored. This may involve root canal therapy, as your tooth could experience internal problems. If an injury is so severe that a tooth cannot be saved, we can talk with you about replacing it with a lifelike prosthetic appliance held by a dental implant.
A Broken Tooth Can Be A Serious Oral Health Concern
If a portion of enamel breaks off from your tooth, it can leave you with a jarring smile flaw. It can also leave you in pain, and vulnerable to problems with infection. In other words, this kind of injury is something that you should take seriously, and you should make treatment a priority. The sooner you have the problem evaluated, the sooner treatment can begin so that no further issues affect your smile.
Saving A Badly Hurt Tooth
Dental trauma can make root canal therapy necessary. When performing treatment to restore your tooth’s health, Dr. Folck can provide targeted care to address an infection by removing bacteria and damaged tissues from your pulp before sealing it. After this is done, we will protect the tooth by providing a custom dental crown to cover it. Crowns are able to keep teeth safe from harm by guarding them against bacteria and absorbing pressure when you bite and chew. With the right crown, we can make sure that your smile’s appearance is also preserved.
Extracting And Replacing A Tooth That Cannot Be Saved
Even if care is provided promptly after an injury, the damage to your tooth may be serious enough to make an extraction necessary. While tooth extraction is a last resort, the removal of your tooth allows us to stop bacteria from continuing to spread to your jawbone and causing new problems. Once removed, the tooth can be replaced with a lifelike appliance that provides bite support as well as a cosmetic improvement.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Restoring Your Broken Tooth
Absolute Dental Care is prepared to help patients who find themselves in pain after breaking a tooth. We can find the most conservative solution to your problem possible, and make sure that you complete treatment remaining confident in your appearance and bite function. To learn more, contact your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist, Dr. Folck, by calling (757) 428-7440.
