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What to Do if You Break a Tooth

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

If you break a tooth, don’t panic! There may be a very simple solution. If you have a fractured tooth, you may need a new crown or a filling, but often, we can repair minor damage with dental bonding.

What is dental bonding?

Dental bonding is a cosmetic treatment, which also has restorative benefits. It can be used to improve the aesthetic of misshapen and worn teeth and to repair chipped teeth. You may also come across the terms cosmetic, aesthetic or composite bonding when dentists are talking about dental bonding.

To carry out the procedure, your dentist will use a material called dental composite to patch up chips and jagged edges. Composite has a similar consistency to putty at room temperature, and it comes in a range of tooth-coloured shades. Your dentist will choose the shade that is closest to your natural teeth to make sure that it’s impossible to tell the difference between your tooth and the composite.

Your dentist will clean the tooth and then start the bonding process. They will use a small amount of material to carry out the necessary repairs, layering the composite if required. As the composite is soft at this stage, it can be shaped, and this is why this treatment is so versatile. As well as repairing chips, bonding can also be used to fill in gaps between the teeth and alter the shape of the teeth slightly. When the composite is in the desired place, it will be set firm using a curing light. Although composite isn’t quite as strong as natural tooth enamel, it is very robust and durable.

The advantages of dental bonding

Dental bonding is a rapid, painless and affordable solution for chipped teeth. In less than an hour, we can restore your smile and make you feel more confident, and you don’t need to worry about injections or pain.

To find out more, call us now or fill in an online inquiry form.

How a Dental Crown Can Help Save Your Teeth

Friday, February 17th, 2017

If you have a broken or decayed tooth, you may assume that you’re going to lose that tooth. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. With dental crowns, we can save your teeth and restore your smile.

What exactly is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a type of restoration, which is used to treat infected, damaged and decayed teeth. If your tooth is need of some TLC, we may recommend crowning it. Crowns can help to save teeth that would otherwise fall into further disrepair.

Crowns are also known as caps because they are placed over the top of the damaged tooth. They fit onto the existing tooth structure, and they are custom-made to ensure a perfect, seamless finish. Crowns can be made from metals or ceramic materials. Many people choose to have ceramic crowns because they look more natural. If you have porcelain crown, for example, you won’t be able to tell the difference between the crowned tooth and the rest of your teeth.

Crowns should last anywhere between 5 and 15 years. It’s important that you look after your crown in the same way as your other teeth. When you come in for a check-up, we will have a look at your crown every time. If the crown is showing signs of wear and tear, we can replace it with a new crown.

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we can offer same-day crowns thanks to Cerec.

Why would I need a crown?

You may need a crown if your tooth has been damaged when playing sport or you’ve been involved in an accident. Alternatively, a crown may be recommended if you have a decayed tooth, or you’ve had an infection treated with root canal treatment. Placing a new crown helps to strengthen the tooth following root canal therapy. If you have a missing tooth, we can attach a new crown to a dental implant.

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