Sometimes, our smile can become injured and develop cracked or chipped teeth. There could also be tooth decay as well. To repair a tooth and return it to full function, health, and beauty, we can provide lifelike restorations. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we repair a tooth.
When a Tooth is Injured
When you have a chipped or broken tooth, let us know right away. If the injury happens outside of normal business hours, then reach out and leave a message. We will contact you with possible appointment times. You can rinse with warm water, use cloth to control any bleeding, and apply a cold compress to the side of the face to stop facial swelling. An over-the-counter pain reliever could help too. If you sustain an injury to the face and no damage is apparent, then consider an appointment anyway, as dental fractures could be invisible to the naked eye.
Composite Resin
When our team sees you, they will examine your tooth to assess the extent of the injury. From there, we can choose the most appropriate treatment option. For a minor injury, we could use the same composite resin enjoyed as part of our lifelike fillings. With a bonding procedure, we use the material to address damaged teeth. The composite resin is a blend of metal-free acrylic-like and glass-like particles, which we can color match to blend with your tooth. We clean the tooth and apply the material in several layers. We then sculpt and mold the tooth for a more attractive appearance. Finally, we polish the tooth. The entire process only takes one visit!
Dental Crowns
If you have a more substantial injury, then instead of a bonding procedure, we could repair your tooth with a custom dental crown. The restoration fits over the tooth and can address breakage and fractures too severe for composite resin, and provide years of quality repair. We will numb the tooth so we can comfortably remove structure and make room for the crown. We then take detailed digital images of the tooth and use them to design and craft the finished restoration. When the crown is complete, we will attach it with a powerful bonding agent.
If you have any questions about how we can repair a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth with composite resin or a dental crown, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy your best possible smile!
Dental Impressions Talks About Repairing Teeth
We want to offer lifelike and long-lasting repair for damaged or decayed teeth! To find out more about how we restore a tooth, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
