While restorative dental work is often done in response to problems with tooth decay, physical injuries can also carry serious oral health consequences. Once a tooth is physically harmed, it becomes vulnerable to infection and may experience further damage in its weakened state. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to act if you need work done on a broken tooth. We can see how an issue with chipping, cracking, or the partial loss of enamel has affected you to see what kind of work is needed. Once treatment has been done, you can be relieved to have improvements to your smile as well as protection in response to the damage!
Act Quickly If You Need Work Done On A Broken Tooth
One thing to remember is that a broken tooth is vulnerable to even more harm if you do not have the problem treated. The sooner you act to have it reviewed and treated, the sooner you can have it restored. If you try to prolong the time between the injury and an appointment by consciously changing the way you bite down, you can create stress on your jaw, overwork other teeth, and make yourself vulnerable to an accidental bite on the vulnerable tooth that hurts you and further hurts your oral health!
We Can Make Sure Your Tooth Is Fully Restored
It is important that your restorative treatment protect your tooth while also giving it enough support to let you maintain your natural bite movement. If you are not able to do this, problems like TMJ disorder can develop and negatively affect your quality of life. With a custom dental crown, the tooth can be safely covered, and you can count on your restoration to absorb bite pressure for it. This removes the need for you to change your bite function or worry that you might hurt the tooth again. If the tooth is difficult to keep hidden when you smile, we can recommend a restoration made to imitate your enamel and blend in without issue.
What Happens If A Tooth Cannot Be Restored Properly?
If a serious injury occurs, it may not be possible to save the tooth even if you seek treatment quickly. In a situation like this, we can still provide important help! You can have your dentist safely extract the tooth, then start planning the placement of a prosthetic restoration. With a dental implant-held appliance, we can improve your smile while also ensuring you can still bite and chew without difficulties.
Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist Is Ready To Treat Your Broken Tooth
Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to care for patients who need help after suffering a dental injury. If you need our services to restore your tooth, contact Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
