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How to make right broken teeth?AND TREATMENT:

How to Fix Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth:

Teeth are frequently in harm’s way; by one estimate, a quarter of all 12-year-olds have injured their permanent teeth. Of course, the fact that dental injuries are common is no comfort when they happen to you—or your child. Fortunately, modern dental treatment can make your smile look great again—especially if you get prompt and appropriate care. That’s why it is important to know what to do when you break a tooth.

If a tooth has been damaged by a traumatic blow to the head, it’s a good idea to get checked out at an emergency room or urgent care center—particularly if there’s any dizziness, disorientation or loss of consciousness. If the injury is confined to the tooth or teeth, you may be able to wait until the next day (or longer for a tiny chip) to see a dentist. Here are some common types of tooth injuries and methods for repairing them:

Chipped Tooth;

The appropriate treatment for a chipped tooth will depend on how much of the tooth has broken off. A small chip isn’t generally an emergency; it can often be repaired with dental bonding, which involves layering on a durable, tooth-colored material to restore the tooth’s shape. This is a relatively simple procedure that can be completed in one dental appointment. Because the bonding material has the same shade and transparency as natural teeth, it creates a beautiful repair. It is possible, however, that the bonding material will wear away over time and have to be replaced eventually. Minor chips can also be repaired with a porcelain veneers, which covers the entire front surface of the tooth instead of just the chipped area.

The repair of larger chips is more involved. A large chip that has not exposed or damaged the tooth’s pulp (nerve tissue) may need a veneer or crown (cap). This will likely take two visits, as your dentist needs to shape the remaining tooth structure to receive either a veneer or a crown, and then have the permanent restoration fabricated in a dental laboratory. The dentist will send you home with a temporary restoration (veneer or crown), and will call you back in when the permanent restoration is ready to be placed on your tooth.

A large chip that has exposed or damaged the tooth pulp will probably be painful, and may require immediate care; it will almost certainly need a crown, along with root canal treatment. This procedure involves removing exposed or infected pulp tissue from within the tooth and then sealing its central inner space (pulp chamber) and the narrow “canals” that branch from it down through the roots. Although it sounds complicated, root canal treatment is actually a routine dental procedure typically carried out under local anesthesia; it doesn’t feel much different than having a cavity filled, though it may take longer. Root canals can be performed by a general dentist or a specialist called an endodontist.

Sometimes teeth break because they have been weakened by untreated tooth decay, or because old dental work is failing. Repairing this may involve any of the procedures mentioned above. If the tooth has broken off at the gum line, it will probably have to be extracted. But your smile can still be restored beautifully with a permanent dental implant or natural-tooth bridge.

Cracked (Fractured) Tooth

A crack can begin from the chewing surface or the root of a tooth, and may cause severe pain or just intermittent discomfort. But because even a small crack can open a pathway to infection, it’s important to see a dentist—whether or not you are in pain. The dentist will x-ray the tooth to determine the extent of the damage and the appropriate course of action.

A crack that is entirely above the gum line and does not expose the tooth’s pulp is the easiest to treat. Depending on the size of the crack, the tooth may be restored with a tooth-colored filling material, a veneer or a crown. If the crack exposes the pulp, a root canal treatment and a crown may be able to save it.

A tooth with a crack that extends beneath the gum line and into the roots cannot always be saved. A tooth that is actually fractured into two pieces will have to be extracted and replaced. Sometimes it’s possible for you to receive a dental implant on the same day the broken tooth is removed—sparing you the need to schedule a second surgical appointment.

Repairing chipped and fractured teeth can be costly without dental insurance. If you are currently uninsured, you may want to consider a dental savings plan that could help you save 10-60% on your procedure.

7 Options To Fix a Broken Tooth;

1. Crown

Crowns can be useful in covering the entire affected portion. They are a convenient solution for broken teeth. They are thicker than veneers and restore the tooth’s shape and appearance. Typically, crowns are made of metal, porcelain, and ceramic. Dentists consider it the safest option to fix or restore decayed or broken teeth.

2. Veneers

The custom-made colored shells use porcelain or composite resin material. Veneers are the most popular cosmetic, restorative solution for improving your smile. If the tooth loss is the reason you feel timid to smile, veneers are the go-to option. The dental process aims at addressing dental and cosmetic issues.

3. Dental implant

It is an extensive procedure use to restore the broken teeth – particularly the teeth near the gum-line. It is a simple process in which dentists remove the broken tooth and fix an implant.

4. Bonding

Many dentists consider bonding as a least involved dental procedure for the damaged tooth. Dentists use an uncomplicated chip of composite material to correct and improve the appearance of the tooth. A blue light then hardens the composite molding and fixes the tooth.

5. Root canal

Both broken and cracked tooth can lead to infectious pulp that develops in the void space of tooth. Dentists suggest root canal to treat the broken teeth in such a situation. They remove the infection first and then place a crown to prevent the infection from spreading.

6. Filling

Fillings are among the safest dental procedures that dentists use to fix broken teeth. The dentist fixes cracked or broken teeth temporarily using the restorative material. The dental process is beneficial if your tooth has suffered cavity. It is painless and cost-efficient.

7. Dental sealants

Ideal for fixing tooth holes, dental sealants protect your infected and cracked tooth. Sealants also act as a barrier against cavity-causing bacteria that damage your teeth. Your dentist places a dental sealant on the back side of your morals and premolars.

All in all, a cracked, broken or chipped tooth can be a dental emergency. It is vital to contact a dentist as early as possible. Patients should not hesitate to call their dentist upon discovering a damaged tooth. This can help them explore the suitable option for dental treatment. The procedures mentioned above will help you decide the best option.

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