Chipped or Broken Tooth
A chipped tooth is a very common issue that occurs in both adults and children. While a cracked or chipped tooth is not an emergency, you should seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent further damage and minimize pain or sensitivity. If you live in the Scottsdale area and have a chipped tooth, give us a call at (480) 607-6937! Our dental professionals are available to examine and repair your tooth with a variety of treatment options.
Chipped Tooth Self-Evaluation
If you experience a chipped tooth, the first order of business is a self-evaluation to determine how serious the damage is. To start, ask yourself the following questions:
Do you feel any pain?
Are you bleeding?
How old are you?
Risk Factors & Prevention Strategies
While certain lifestyle habits or health conditions may increase the likelihood of chipping your tooth, unfortunately, many times these events are unpredictable. Common risk factors for chipped teeth include:
Chipped Tooth Response: Step-By-Step
Whether you have recently chipped your tooth or you’d like to know what to do if the situation arises, we’re here to help! The following steps serve as a temporary solution, but a chipped tooth should ultimately be treated by a dental professional.
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Chipped Tooth Repair
It’s essential to select a dental office with both clinical and cosmetic experience. Scottsdale Family Smiles is both an emergency dentist and a cosmetic dentist, which means that our team can effectively and efficiently treat your pain and restore your tooth in a way that looks and feels natural. We offer several tooth restoration treatments, including:
Reattachment
In some cases, you may be able to recover the chipped fragment of your tooth. You should immediately place the fragment in a glass of milk or in your gums to help maintain the structural integrity of the tooth. Call our office as soon as possible to schedule an emergency appointment, where we will cement the fragment back onto your tooth.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the fastest way to restore a severely chipped tooth because it can be completed in one visit. This procedure involves applying tooth-colored bonding material to the damaged tooth, then shaping the material and allowing it to harden so that it looks like a natural tooth. Though quick and convenient, dental bonding isn’t as long-lasting as other repair methods.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers are a great option for adults. These durable, porcelain shells can be placed over a tooth to restore a chip, cover stains, close gaps, and more. During the procedure, a small part of the enamel on your tooth will be shaved away to create enough space for the veneer. After we make an impression, we custom-make a veneer and bond it to the tooth once ready. Veneers are both long-lasting and look very natural.
If you chip your tooth unexpectedly, remember that Scottsdale Family Smiles is just a call away. Reach out to us at (480) 607-6937 to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Scottsdale, AZ
To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling (480) 607-6937.
