If you managed to crack, chip, or break one of your natural teeth over the holidays, you are certainly not the only one. That’s a pretty common time of the year for dental damage due to a variety of reasons, including stress, close confines, and lack of sleep. But it’s important to remember that you have the power to call your dentist after you experience dental damage, and it’s usually a good idea. Because while you wait, bacteria could be making their way through your tooth to the nerve inside.
Here at Appletree Family Dental in Olathe, KS, Dr. Farruggia helps people to find their way forward after they notice a smile change. Even with a dedicated approach to your brushing and flossing, you could still wind up losing a filling or cracking a tooth, so don’t let yourself feel too bad about the situation. Reach out to a trusted dentist soon after, though, to talk about your next steps.
A broken tooth is not something to ignore. To schedule an examination and a discussion about dental crowns, call Appletree Family Dental.
Things Happen. Take Charge When They Do.
Just because you take the time to brush and floss your teeth, you can still break or crack a tooth. That’s just a part of life, and thankfully, there are options available from your local dentist to help. But sometimes, people hesitate to talk to their oral health provider about their problem; unfortunately, a broken tooth is highly unlikely to heal on its own.
The simple truth is that you don’t have the ability to regrow tooth tissue. So, when you lose the protection of your enamel, it’s going to stay like that until you meet with your dentist to talk about a solution. And while you wait, a bacterial infection can start.
Dental Crowns Offer A Stable Solution After Damage
When bacteria start to make their way through a damaged tooth, they can reach the nerve within. At this point, patients can experience a nasty toothache that requires a root canal treatment to correct. We can help with that, so let’s talk about your next steps.
Our office also uses CEREC milling to create custom restorations right here in the office. That means that our patients don’t have to wait around for a ceramicist and live with a temporary crown. We’ll make them while you wait, thanks to CEREC.
Renew Your Smile With Dr. Farruggia
Having a complete, quality set of teeth is important. So, when you crack, chip, or break one of your teeth, ask about CEREC dental crowns. To find out more, call Appletree Family Dental in Olathe, KS at (913) 780-4084 today.
