08/07/2015 11:27
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Having broken teeth can be a severe detriment to your personal life and to your health. However, in the modern dentistry climate there are several productive options for you to consider. Los Angeles emergency dentists can help you decide which one is right for you based on the pattern of the break and whether or not the root, pulp and soft tissue of the tooth is damaged.
In cases where the fracture did not harm the root structure, the tooth can be restored using a resin composite or jacket crown. In cases where the break is below the gum line, the crown of the tooth may need to be lengthened surgically, or the tooth may require extraction.
If you only suffered a minor chip in the enamel, your dentist may repair the damage through dental bonding. This treatment is accomplished by a combination of high-tech gel, adhesive material and an ultraviolet light.
Dental implants are replacement teeth that fill in the gaps of extracted or missing teeth over a series of procedures. A titanium post is surgically placed inside of the jaw, followed by an abutment that allows the doctor access to the tooth through the mouth. The replacement teeth themselves will be carefully selected to look perfectly natural.
There are also inlays and onlays that can restore a broken tooth. Inlays and onlays involve fashioning a replacement item out of gold, porcelain, or resin. In doing so, our expert in treatment of broken teeth in Los Angeles can reinforce broken or decayed tooth structure and improve your smile at the same time.