Broken/Chipped Teeth

Worried about how you look with that chipped or broken tooth? You can heave a huge sigh of relief as our expert cosmetic dentists at Dentalnook are here to bring your smile back to life. We specialize in bringing back broken teeth to their natural shape and size with precision, care, and artistry.

How Do Teeth Get Chipped or Broken?

Here are some of the most common culprits:

• Existing decay: If your tooth has been weakened by existing decay, it may chip off even at normal pressure when you bite into something.
• Accidents Happen: A sudden slip or fall can take a toll on your teeth.
• Impact Sports Injuries: Contact sports can sometimes lead to unexpected blows to the mouth.
• Biting Mishaps: Crunching on hard candies, ice, or tough foods can lead to the chipping of teeth.
• Misusing Teeth: Using your teeth to open packages or bite into non-food items is risky.

No matter how it happened, our cosmetic dentists in Brisbane can handle it well.

Why It’s Crucial to Act Quickly?

Please do not take a chipped or broken tooth lightly. You may think that it is just a cosmetic issue. When not attended by a dentist promptly, it can lead to infections, pain, or even tooth loss. That’s why we encourage you to see us as soon as possible.

According to the American Dental Association, here are a few measures to follow if you break or chip a tooth:

1. Firstly, rinse your mouth with warm water.
2. If there is bleeding, apply pressure using sterile gauze.
3. Use a cold compress on your cheek to minimize swelling.
4. The broken end of your teeth may have sharp edges that may rub against your tongue or inner cheeks and injure them. To avoid this from happening, apply some dental wax (you can purchase it from any drug store) or sugar-free gum.

How Chipped and Broken Teeth are Tackled At Dentalnook?

At Dentalnook, we offer a variety of advanced treatments to suit the severity of the damage. Here are some of the effective solutions we provide:

• Cosmetic Contouring: For minor chips, we gently smooth out rough edges to make your tooth feel as good as new.
• Dental Bonding: Using composite resin, we rebuild your tooth to its original shape, size, and color. It is a quick and effective solution.
• Veneers or Onlays: For larger chips or fractures, we create custom-designed restorations to seamlessly blend with your natural teeth.
• Root Canal Treatment (RCT) and Crowns: If the damage is extensive, we recommend RCT and a crown thereafter. For RCT, we clean the tooth from the inside, place the filling in the canals of the tooth root, and protect it with a durable crown.
• Extraction and Replacement: When the chipping of the tooth has gone root-deep, the tooth cannot be saved. So, we replace it with high-quality options like implants to restore both form and function.

Tips to Prevent Future Chipping

• Protect your teeth during contact sports with a custom mouthguard.
• Avoid chewing on hard objects like ice, candies, or popcorn kernels.
• If you want to cut things, use scissors, not your teeth.

It Is Time To Get Your Smile Back on Track

A chipped or broken tooth can feel confusing or overwhelming. Most of the time, you may not even need professional assistance. We encourage you to visit us right away as our dental experts can advise you on the care needed and prevent undue trouble in the future.

Meet us today at Dentalnook today to learn more.