When you have a chipped or cracked tooth, one with sudden pain, or one that is knocked out completely, you have a dental emergency on your hand. To address this and preserve your smile, our team can offer restorative treatments. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about restoring your damaged tooth!
Your Dental Emergency
A dental emergency can happen on the court or field, or even from biting down on a hard object, like a popcorn kernel. Regardless of the cause, when a tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken, you need to see us right away. The same goes for a tooth that is knocked loose or out. When this happens, call us right away, even if it happens outside of our regular business hours. Leave a message and we will call you back and set up an appointment time. We have a variety of restorative treatments to address your dental emergency, so you avoid complications like tooth decay and infection, and maintain a whole and healthy smile.
Dental Bonding
With dental bonding, we use the same composite resin employed as part of our dental fillings. This material is durable and bonds with the tooth. Being metal-free makes it safe for all ages, and we can shade it to blend with your tooth. This can address minor damage in only one visit, so you leave same-day with a restored and healthy tooth!
Dental Crowns
If your dental damage is more substantial, or if the tooth itself is cracked, then we could recommend a crown. Also known as a full restoration, this caps the tooth and offers a lifelike appearance and durable repair. From the front facing teeth we could use all-porcelain, the most lifelike option. For the side and rear teeth, we use more durable porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which can also be color matched to surrounding teeth.
Dental Extraction and Implants
What if the tooth is too damaged to be repaired with a restoration? In these situations, we will extract the tooth to avoid the spread of infection. We can then discuss replacement options to ensure your smile stays full and healthy. For example, we could use dental implants to address a single missing tooth, or to even support a fixed prosthetic, such as a bridge or even a complete set of dentures.
If you have any questions about repairing teeth following a dental emergency, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey.
Learn More About Treating Your Emergency Dental Situations
We are happy to offer lifelike and durable restorative treatments for patients with injured teeth. To schedule your next appointment for dental emergencies, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.