A healthy smile depends on the strength of your enamel. This material serves as the outer coating of your teeth, and it is very strong; enamel is even harder than your bone. But it is not immune to damage, and when you injure yourself or lose a filling due to tooth decay, then you are ready to talk to your dentist about finding a repair. While you wait, bacteria can start to make their way inside.
When you come see Dr. Fleshner, D.D.S., in Audubon, IA, you have a team that’s rooting for your smile success. We know the value of keeping up with your oral health maintenance, and when you need to find a way forward after breaking or cracking a tooth, we’re here to help with effective restorative treatments like the placement of a dental crown, dental filling, or further help, such as root canal treatment. So, stop putting it off and make a plan for your smile.
Crack or break a tooth? Call Dr. Fleshner today to set up a time to talk about restoration.
Your Enamel Plays A Protective Role
When you brush your teeth, you are removing bacterial buildup from the surface of your teeth. Well, to be precise, you are brushing and flossing away plaque accumulation from your enamel, which is the material that makes up the external surface of the tooth. Enamel is even tougher than your bone, but it can still become damaged due to injury or tooth decay, and when this happens, it’s time to call your provider for an examination.
Missing enamel can allow microorganisms in. While you wait to make an appointment, bacteria can make their way through the more porous material that makes up the bulk of your tooth, dentin. They can eventually reach the nerve in the tooth, causing a seriously painful toothache. So, as soon as you know you need repair, reach out.
Dental Crowns Help Save Cracked Or Broken Teeth
At your appointment, your dentist will first want to take a look at what has happened. Through a visual examination and advanced imagery, we can work with you to make a plan for your restoration. If you require a root canal treatment to end your nagging toothache and eliminate infection, that’s an important first step. Afterward, an attractive, durable dental crown can cap your procedure off, helping you to have a sturdy new chewing surface and visual appearance of a healthy, natural tooth.
Break A Tooth? Call Dr. Fleshner Today
If you have damaged a piece of your smile, we are here to help. When you break a tooth, reach out to Dr. Fleshner’s office in Audubon, IA at (712) 563-2659 today to schedule a time to talk restoration.
