If a single tooth looks out of place because it is affected by an injury, it can be difficult for you to feel truly confident in the way you look. The good news is that a cosmetic dental procedure can target a specific concern you have and deliver improvements that help you feel more comfortable with your appearance. One solution offered by our Ankeny, IA dental office is to restore the shape and size of a chipped tooth via tooth bonding treatment. A tooth bonding procedure covers damage with a resin substance that can be applied directly to your enamel. Once it is applied, it hardens to positively change the shape, size, and color of your tooth. We can take care to perform this service so that your chipped tooth once again fits in with your smile. We can also help you if we find that the damage to your tooth calls for more than cosmetic dental work.
How Worried Should You Be About Your Chipped Tooth?
Even if chipping seems to be a minor issue, it should not be written off. Any damage to your enamel should be taken seriously, as it may affect your ability to bite and chew without doing more damage to the structure. If this occurs, you can have more problems with your smile and may face bigger oral health threats. Fortunately, upon review we can find that a conservative procedure like tooth bonding is all that it takes to restore your smile.
Scheduling A Cosmetic Procedure For Your Chipped Tooth
Through tooth bonding treatment, we can restore your tooth while making only conservative changes to your tooth structure, and without the need to affix a permanent restoration to it. Before composite resin is applied to the tooth, we can perform careful contouring work to positively change its shape and size. The bonding process can cover a chip, brighten a tooth, and generally improve its shape.
We can recommend porcelain veneers as well as tooth bonding services for patients who have superficial dental damage. Veneers are thin shells that are affixed to the fronts of teeth. While this approach does call for more preparatory work and the use of a permanent restoration, it takes less work than the placement of a dental crown and also provides lasting protection.
Why Your Dentist Might Suggest You Use A Crown Instead Of A Cosmetic Treatment
If a review of your tooth leads to concerns about its health or ability to provide bite support over time, your dentist may suggest that you have it restored with a custom crown instead of through bonding treatment. The benefit to this is that it can support your dental function and help you avoid problems with a tooth’s health worsening.
Talk To Your Ankeny, IA Dentist About Restoring Your Chipped Tooth
Your Ankeny, IA dentist is prepared to help if you feel embarrassed or worried over a chipped tooth. To find out more about how we can improve your smile, contact Dental Impressions at (515) 965-0230 to schedule a visit.
