By Arthur Kezian
The importance of a healthy smile cannot be understated. It reflects in your confidence, the way you relate to others. A healthy smile can only be achieved with good dentistry. Dental problems like having chipped teeth can adversely affect our self esteem if not taken care of. In case you happen to have a chipped or broken teeth, realize that a chipped tooth is not only restorable but such restoration is also affordable. Dr. Kezian and staff are vastly experienced dental health care specialists. Our broad knowledge and proven expertise in dentistry makes us trusted specialists in restoring dental problems like chipped teeth.
Defining Chipped Teeth:
- Chipped teeth are broken or damaged teeth that can be caused by forceful contact of the jaw with an object. This is more likely to occur when your teeth have already experienced some decay or cavities.
- A chipped tooth does appear displeasing. Having a broken or chipped tooth could irk you and could pose a danger to your health.
- Possessing chipped teeth limits your ability to appear smile and speak confidently especially where your teeth look unsightly.
- Chipped teeth affect your ability to chew food.
- Should your chipped teeth decay there is high risk of pain resulting from it.
- A root canal may be a necessary to restore a chipped tooth that developed further problems as a result of being left unattended.
What Are The Benefits Of Repairing Chipped Teeth?
There are countless benefits that repairing chipped teeth accompanies:
- A primary benefit of repairing a chipped tooth is restoring your confidence and self esteem
- It gives you a revamps your better smile
- It greatly improves your dental health
- It relieves you from minor discomfort experienced when chewing food.
- The peace of mind that comes from the understanding that there would be no risk of the problem escalating and necessitating a root canal is another reason why repairing a chipped teeth is very important.
What Are The Methods By Which Chipped Teeth Can Be Repaired?
Restorative measures that can be used to repair chipped teeth. They are as follows:
- A dental veneer is a restorative procedure used to repair chipped teeth. Veneers are fashioned specifically to your teeth before being attached to the surface to revamp the health of your teeth. The material used to fashion a dental veneer depends on your needs. Porcelain ceramic dental veneers possess an appearance that goes well with your natural teeth. However, where only minor repairs are necessary composite resin seems the more economical option for a dental veneer.
- A Full Implant is a restorative measure that should only be utilized where your mouth is in serious danger of being affected by your chipped teeth. This procedure involves carrying out a full implant over the damaged area.
Are There Any Other Alternative Methods Of Repairing Chipped Teeth?
- Another means of repairing chipped teeth is by Filling or bonding. This involves etching the top of the tooth before administering a reparative adhesive. The surface area is then hardened with ultraviolet light. This process is relatively straightforward as it is unnecessary to numb the chipped tooth.
- Porcelain crowns are small hats shaped objects that serve as a much more useful alternative to dentures. The reason is that apart from repairing your chipped teeth, they can help address your bite. They are also useful straightening facial muscles.
- Porcelain crowns are the best procedure for chipped teeth with severe flaws. They are useful in correcting correct absent or fractured teeth.
Dr Kezian, a cosmetic dentist, will guide you through the restorative measure that works best for you. Our assistance goes beyond just repairing a chipped tooth. Our experience in cosmetic dentistry makes us worthy specialists in catering for your dental health. We can help you ensure that your dentistry does not become a health hazard nor does it your confidence and self esteem. We can help you maintain a healthy smile.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777