From time to time, accidents happen to your teeth and they can get fractured or chipped. Now this is not an overwhelming emergency and so you don’t need to go tearing about the city of Leeds trying to get it fixed. However, you do need to get it done at some point: this type of damage can harbour bacteria and before long your teeth can start to decay, which is definitely something to avoid at all costs because bad decay can lead to periodontal disease, tooth loss and abscesses. Aside from that, the sharp edges from the chip or crack can lead to lacerations to the tongue and gums and lead to infection. Your damaged teeth may also look unsightly so there are three good reasons why you need to get them repaired and it isn’t hard either. Cosmetic bonding is a very simple procedure and you can get your teeth fixed up wonderfully in just an hour. If the damage is substantial, veneers can be cemented over the teeth to restore the look and prevent complication from occurring.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency you should get in touch with your City of Leeds dentist immediately. They are trained, dental experts and will be able to resolve whatever issue you have. It is much better to get a problem dealt with immediately so that it can be sorted out before things get any worse.
Many of us may find ourselves in situations where our teeth need protecting. Whether we play a highly physical sport such as lacrosse, rugby, American football or boxing or indulge in activities such as mountain biking or gymnastics which can cause injuries to the mouth, our teeth can be put at risk. Some of us even have the tendency to grind our teeth during sleep. Protecting our teeth in these situations is vital to ensure that we don’t suffer the pain and inconvenience of tooth loss or chipping.
When is a hopeless tooth considered to be a hopeless? You would have thought the answer would be obvious. It’s in the title- hopeless. But as any dentist in Leeds will tell you, it isn’t that easy a decision to make. 50 years ago, the decision to remove a tooth was a lot easier. Now however, with modern techniques and treatments, a dentist would rather pull out all the stops, than pull out the tooth. Generally, there are two major factors to consider before rendering a tooth a lost cause- restorability and periodontal support. Modern advances in treatments make most teeth restorable. Most endodontic techniques can restore a damaged or decayed tooth. By using root canal treatment, the affected tooth can be can be saved by the removal of the roots, dead tissue and nerves and then having the hole cleaned and filled, before deciding whether to cap the tooth. This will restore function. But what runs deeper at this point is just how much damage has been caused to the surrounding area by the damage or the decay to the tooth. Periodontic diagnosis of the area around the tooth relies on how advanced the disease has become. It will rely on the pocket depth between the tooth and gum, the decay in the bone supporting the tooth, the level of mobility in the tooth and the crown to root ratio. And before rendering the tooth hopeless, there are two final factors to consider before the tooth is condemned. The rate of progression of periodontal disease and the age of the patient- the older the patient, the more likely the tooth will be removed.
For teeth that are cracked and broken beyond repair the solution might be to have a dental crown. This may sound like a serious procedure but it is really quite straightforward and could save you a lot of pain and discomfort.
The structure of a tooth has three distinct layers. On the outside is the hard enamel that protects the more sensitive inside layers of the tooth. Directly inside the enamel is the dentine which is a slightly softer material that surrounds the dental nerve in the centre. If the outer protective enamel layer is damaged either through decay or as the result of an accident it can become necessary to provide the tooth with an extra layer of protection. This usually comes in the form of a tooth shaped and coloured dental crown that is fixed over the top of the damaged tooth.
