Injuring a tooth can cause discomfort and can certainly be stressful. Luckily, there are restorative treatments available to help repair the injured area and protect your smile. If you have chipped or broken one of your pearly whites, it’s important to act quickly and schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Your team at Audubon Dental Center in Audubon, IA, can help repair the area with a lifelike dental crown so you can get back to your day.
Don’t Ignore The Damage
If you have hurt one of your pearly whites, you may attempt to put off treatment and relieve the discomfort by taking over-the-counter pain relievers. However, an untreated fracture could put you at risk of an infection. When this happens, you may need to have the entire tooth removed to save your smile. You can avoid extraction by treating the broken tooth as soon as possible with an emergency visit. Worn down teeth due to bruxism are also important to treat promptly as well. When you grind your teeth at night due to bruxism, it can wear down your enamel and make your teeth more sensitive. If you believe you have bruxism, talk to your dentist as soon as possible to find a treatment that can help and a restoration that can help repair the damage.
Dental Crowns Can Repair And Protect Your Smile
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire damaged dental structure. This type of restoration may be used for several reasons, including protecting a broken tooth, supporting dental bridges, or in combination with a dental implant when replacing a missing tooth. The goal for a dental crown is to offer additional protection and strength to the area, while looking and feeling natural. By adding a cap over the damaged area, you can protect your smile and avoid further injury.
How We Create The Custom Restoration
When you come in for your appointment, your dentist will first carefully examine the area to ensure a crown is the best solution for your needs. After this, measurements will be taken to create your custom dental crown. Your cap may be made out of materials like porcelain, zirconia, or metal-fused-to-porcelain depending on what area it will cover. These materials are strong, so you can have improved ability for functions like chewing, but they look natural, so you can feel confident in your smile. When the crown is ready, your dentist will carefully secure it in place over the damaged area. Your restoration can last around ten years with proper care and maintenance.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
Our restorative treatments can help repair your smile after damage. To learn more, call Audubon Dental Center in Audubon, IA, today at (712) 563-2659.