BROKEN TOOTH TREATMENT OPTIONS AT YOUR INDOOROOPILLY DENTIST
HOW TO SAVE A BROKEN/ CHIPPED OR DECAYED TEETH?
Broken, decayed or chipped tooth can be saved if you contact your dentist on time. Do not leave any dental concerns unattended. Leaving your damaged tooth can further damage the tooth, become infected or you can end up losing your tooth. Contact our team if you are experiencing any pain, discomfort or tooth sensitivity. Treatment options depend on the severity of the damage to the tooth. We have dental appointments available for dental emergencies. Dental emergencies are always our priority. Look after your teeth so that they last long and give you years of service.
BROKEN/CHIPPED TOOTH – DENTAL FILLING OR DENTAL CROWN OR VENEER
If your tooth or filling is chipped, dentist can easily fix it with a filling. If your tooth or filling is broken, your dentist will see the extent of the damage, dentist will also take x-ray to check. Your dentist will fill the tooth with a tooth-colored filling material. In case most of the natural tooth is broken or damaged, your dentist will also give you the option of covering your tooth with a dental crown. If the tooth is split in half through to the roots, your dentist will take the tooth out and will give you the option of dental implant to replace that missing tooth.
DECAYED TOOTH – FILLING OR ROOT CANAL TREATMENT OR TOOTH EXTRACTION
If your tooth has decay or cavity, your dentist will take x-ray to determine the extent of decay in the tooth. Your dentist will clean out the decay and fill the tooth. In case the decay is gone too far into tooth roots, or the tooth is sore, sensitive to hot and cold, your dentist will suggest starting a root canal treatment to save the tooth, dentist will also give you the option of taking the tooth out in case you don‘t want root canal treatment.
SORE TOOTH – ROOT CANAL TREATMENT OR TOOTH EXTRACTION
If you are in pain, tooth is infected or you are experiencing sensitivity, your dentist will suggest doing a root canal treatment to save the tooth. Your dentist will take an x-ray of the tooth, start the root canal treatment, give you antibiotics if required and leave the tooth to heal for 2-4 weeks and then check the tooth before finishing the root canal treatment. Once the root canal treatment is finished, your dentist will cover the tooth with a dental crown.
See one of our experienced gentle dentists in Indooroopilly.
It is really important to see your dentist on time to save the tooth and avoid unnecessary dental work.
Our team at Heritage Dental Group Indooroopilly always encourages patients to see us straightaway if they suspect anything wrong with their teeth. See your dentist regularly for general dental checkup and a professional clean.
We are here to help you maintain your oral health in an optimum condition. Any questions or concerns, please talk to our friendly team on 07 38783384
WE PROMISE,” A GENTLE CARING DENTAL EXPERIENCE.”
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