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How is a Fractured Tooth Repaired?

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

1787127_blogAlthough the teeth are made from incredibly hard components, they are still vulnerable to injury. If you’ve chipped, broken or lost a tooth, we can provide excellent restorative treatment to repair the tooth and restore your confident smile.

Causes of dental fractures

Common causes of dental fractures include:

  • sports injuries
  • trips and falls
  • car accidents
  • tooth grinding (bruxism)
  • gum disease
  • sudden changes in the temperature of the mouth
  •  fighting
  • biting down on hard foods or bottle tops

What are the symptoms of a fractured tooth?

If you’ve fractured a tooth, you may find that the tooth is painful, especially when you bite down with it. The area around the tooth may be inflamed and you may experience increased sensitivity. Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell whether the tooth is broken or not. When you see your dentist, they will X-ray the tooth to confirm a diagnosis.

What can be done for a broken tooth?

There are various treatment options for cracks and fractures and the treatment used is usually dependent on the severity of the fracture. Sometimes, when a tooth is only slightly damaged, bonding can be used and this is a very quick and simple fix. If the tooth is more extensively damaged, a new crown may be recommended. Crowns are placed over the top of the damaged tooth. In extreme cases, when the tooth is severely damaged and it’s impossible to repair it, the tooth may be extracted. Veneers are another option, as they are beneficial when the tooth structure is still strong but the aesthetic of the tooth has been impaired.

Preventing fractures

It’s often the case that fractures arise from preventable situations. Here are some simple tips for protecting the teeth:

  • wear a mouthguard when playing sport
  • always wear a seat belt
  • take care when chewing hard sweets or biting down on hard foods
  • never use your teeth to open bottles
  • take extra care when drinking from glass bottles or cups
  • see your dentist for regular check-ups

 

 

 

LS1 Onlays Can Provide Support for Recently Fractured Teeth

Sunday, March 30th, 2014

2839654_blogIf you have a small cavity, a filling is the best option, but if you’ve fractured your tooth or you have a larger cavity, an inlay or onlay may be the best option.

Inlays and onlays are designed to strengthen the teeth, so that you are able to fulfil day to day activities, such as chewing your food, with ease. They also help to lower the risk of injury in the future and they can have aesthetic benefits, as they are often colour matched to your natural tooth.

What is an onlay?

An onlay is a type of restoration, which is placed on top of the fractured tooth to make it stronger. An onlay is often described as the mid-ground between a filling and a dental crown. Onlays are able to restore the tooth without the need for a full crown.

Fractured teeth can be painful, but they are also problematic because the tooth is weakened and this means that the risk of injury is greater. An onlay helps to reduce this risk and also improves the look of the affected tooth.

Onlays are custom-made by dental technicians in a laboratory to fit the individual tooth perfectly.

If you have a fractured tooth, we can help to restore your smile and free you from pain; call us today to book your appointment!