Are Dentures Difficult to Get Used to?
Ready to transform your smile with dentures? Many people considering dentures wonder if they’re difficult to get used to. Read on to learn what you can expect from new dentures and how to adapt quickly.
What Is the Best Treatment for My Chipped Teeth?
A chipped tooth may seem like a minor inconvenience, but even small chips can lead to big dental issues if not addressed. Whether you chipped a tooth biting into something hard or damaged it during an accident, it’s crucial to seek care to protect your smile.
You have several treatment options available to you at Chelsea Dental Aesthetics here in New York City. Take a moment as Dr. David Blaustein highlights the restorative and cosmetic treatments to repair chipped teeth.
Why fix a chipped tooth?
Even a small chip can weaken the structure of your tooth, making it vulnerable to further damage, decay, or sensitivity. A chip can also affect your bite, speech, or confidence in your smile.
The five best treatments for chipped teeth
The right treatment for you depends on the severity and location of the chip. Dr. Blaustein examines your tooth, reviews diagnostic X-rays, and then makes a recommendation. Your options might include:
1. Dental bonding
Bonding uses tooth-colored resin to fill in the damaged area. It’s quick, painless, and usually completed in one visit.
Who’s it for? Consider this option if you have a small chip.
2. Porcelain veneers
For more visible or cosmetic concerns, especially on your front teeth, veneers can mask chips and enhance the appearance of your smile. These thin porcelain shells are custom-made and bonded to the front of each tooth.
Who’s it for? Veneers are a good option if you have a chip on a front tooth and other cosmetic concerns. Veneers can alter the shape, size, and color of your teeth.
3. Dental crowns
A crown covers your entire tooth and can restore its strength and appearance.
Who’s it for? Crowns are ideal for teeth with large chips or structural weakness. If the damage is too extensive to save the natural tooth, an extraction may be necessary, with a dental implant topped with a crown as a long-term solution.
4. Inlays or onlays
Inlays and onlays are custom restorations that blend seamlessly with your natural tooth. They can be made of gold, porcelain, or composite resin. They take two appointments, but fit perfectly in your tooth since they’re custom-made from impressions.
Who’s it for? These are ideal when the damage is too extensive for a filling but not severe enough for a full crown.
5. Root canal and dental crown
A root canal is a tooth-saving procedure that can spare you from an extraction. During a root canal, we remove damaged pulp, clean the tooth, and fill it with a material called gutta-percha.
A crown is essential after a root canal, especially for cracked teeth. Without a crown, cracked teeth that undergo root canal treatment have just a 20% survival rate after two years, compared to 94% with a crown.
Who’s it for? If the chip exposes nerves or leads to infection, you may need a root canal before restoration to preserve the tooth.
Don’t wait to treat a chip
Ignoring a chipped tooth can lead to sensitivity, pain, or more costly repairs down the line. At Chelsea Dental Aesthetics in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, we assess the damage and recommend the most effective, conservative treatment for your situation.
Call or click today to schedule your consultation.
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