Chipped Tooth

Realizing you have chipped a tooth can be a frightening prospect. Biting down on something hard or receiving a traumatic injury to the face can lead to a tooth becoming chipped, especially if it already has some decay. The important thing to remember is that a chipped tooth is not the end of the world. There are some steps you can take to minimize the effects of the injury until you can see our expert in treatment of chipped tooth in Los Angeles.

You should seek treatment right away in the event of a chipped tooth. Failure to do so can result in an infection, and you could end up losing the entire tooth. Until you can see a dentist, rinse your mouth with salt water. If you are in any pain, take some pain relievers to reduce it. If the chipped tooth has a sharp or jagged edge, cover it with sugarless gum or a temporary dental cement. This will prevent you from cutting your lips, cheeks, or tongue. And if you have to eat, only eat soft foods and avoid biting down on the broken tooth. Following these steps can save you a lot of pain until you can see our Los Angeles chipped tooth treatment expert.

The kind of treatment you receive from our expert in treatment of chipped tooth in Los Angeles will depend on the severity of the break. If a small piece of your enamel has broken off, our dentist can repair it with a simple dental filling. If the chip is on a front tooth that is part of your smile, the dentist may bond a composite resin to the tooth so that it blends in naturally. However, if a large piece of the tooth has broken off, our dentist may grind down the rest of the tooth so that a crown or cap can be properly fitted over it. There are different kinds of crowns available, so talk to your dentist about which one is best for you.

A chipped tooth is no cause for alarm. Simply contact our Los Angeles chipped tooth treatment expert, and we will restore your tooth with care.

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