Suffering a broken tooth can be an embarrassing and painful situation. It may leave you wondering if you’ll ever have an attractive smile again. Thankfully, there are many treatments a dentist can perform to fix your broken tooth. No matter how severe the break or at which part of the tooth it happened, your local restorative dentist can help with personalized treatment.
Fix a broken tooth four different ways:
- Dental Bonding
For small breaks affecting the crown of your tooth, dental bonding can be the easy fix. Bonding can last for up to a decade and blends seamlessly with the color of your tooth. The bonding putty is built up around the broken part of your tooth to restore proper proportion and shape.
Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments for a broken tooth. These are thin shells of tooth-colored material cemented to the front portion of your tooth. Veneers add strength to your tooth and are designed to restore its proper shape, color, and size.
For more severe breaks that affect the structure of the tooth, a dental crown may be needed for repairs. After a root canal, if the break harms the pulp inside the tooth, a dental crown is used to protect the treated tooth. It also provides support and strength so you can bite and chew normally.
For a broken tooth that cannot be repaired with any of the previous treatments, a dental implant is the best option. Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth, providing nearly all the same function and health benefits. Secured in your jawbone, they have the potential to last the rest of your life.
Schedule your appointment
If you have a broken tooth, seek the care of a restorative dentist right away. Schedule a consultation in our Dental Office in Northridge, CA with your local implant dentist today.
