Chipped Tooth? Our Dentist in NW Calgary Can Help!
Many people living in NW Calgary are likely to get a chipped tooth at some point in their lives. It can happen to athletes, to people who grind their teeth, to children on the school playground, or to anyone who just happens to bite down on a piece of hard food the wrong way.
Luckily, modern dentistry has a few different methods for repairing and caring for chipped teeth, so there is no need to panic if you find that you have chipped or broken a tooth. You can fix or care for chipped teeth by:
Getting a filling
Most chips involve just a small portion of the tooth’s enamel breaking off. If this is what has happened to you, then you will likely only require a quick and simple filling. If the chip happened to one of your front teeth, then the repair process will also likely involve something called bonding, a cosmetic procedure which ensures that the adhesive material used looks just like a natural tooth.
Getting dental veneers
For a front tooth that is more heavily chipped, you may need to get something called a dental veneer. A veneer will cover the entire front of your tooth, filling in any chips and cracks. It is made by first getting an impression of the tooth, ensuring that the final product fits in seamlessly with your natural smile.
Wearing a night guard
As mentioned above, chipped teeth can also occur if you grind your teeth, especially while you are asleep. On top of looking into cosmetic dentistry to repair your teeth, you will also likely need a night guard to protect any dental work that you do get and to prevent the need for additional work on other teeth in the future.
Which of the above options — or perhaps which combination of options — is right for you is going to depend on your lifestyle and on the condition of your teeth. Beddington Dental Clinic provide cosmetic dentistry to Calgary and the surrounding area, so if you’re looking for solutions to chipped and broken teeth, then book a consultation today. We can answer all of your questions and go over the best course of action to restore your healthy smile.