If
you have a broken or chipped tooth that is not the result of
a recent trauma, Your dentist can evaluate the tooth for possible
treatment. It is still important to have the tooth evaluated
right away, because in some situations a minor procedure now
can save you from a more significant procedure in the near future!
A
very small chip may be corrected by enamel shaping. If the chip
is a little larger, the best options may be bonding or a veneer.
If the chip is on a molar, an onlay may be appropriate. Large
chips and fractured teeth generally require a crown. If the
fracture involves the nerve, Root Canal Therapy may be necessary
before the tooth is crowned. It is important to have a broken
tooth crowned before it becomes infected or abscessed!
In extreme cases, a broken tooth cannot be saved. In this case,
an extraction is needed. The missing tooth can be replaced with
a bridge or an implant.
Each case is unique. Only your dentist can properly diagnose
the best course of treatment for your tooth.
If
you require any more information on EMERGENCY
DENTISTRY IN SYDNEY please do not hesitate to
contact us.
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