Cosmetic Dentist: Chipped And Broken Teeth

A cosmetic dentist is expected to diagnose and treat various aesthetic issues that many people have with their oral cavity. Among the most common kinds of problems that a person may have with his set of pearly whites is dealing with chipped or broken teeth. These things usually happen when the person has an accident, which may have exposed their teeth to a hard surface. Tripping and falling mouth first into a hard surface is a common scenario that results in a break or chip. Another possible cause for chips or breaks is chewing on hard foods. Our teeth can only take so much abuse when we eat. While they are quite sturdy and can deal with most kinds of foods, foods that are difficult to bite into or chew have the potential of doing some damage to the teeth. Conditions that affect the basic structure of the teeth can also be the culprit for teeth that can easily break or chip.

Procedures to Fix Chips and Breaks:
The cosmetic dentist is usually up to date with the different technique and procedures that he can employ to deal with the damage to a tooth. Since there are many different kinds of chips and breaks the dental professional needs to assess the damage first before starting on the repair. The extent of the damage can be the factor that the dental professional will base his treatment. There are several ways to deal with chips and breaks including the use of veneers, composite bonding, crowns and bridges.

Veneers are very popular solutions to a lot of things but these are basically temporary because they are quite delicate to hard food and impacts. These are thin covers that mimic the look and opacity of a tooth in order to appear the same as those already in place. They bring evenness to uneven chipped teeth by covering them up. Several veneers may be needed in order to present a beautiful smile. Composite bonding entails the cosmetic dentist to use a substance that can be molded and shaped to fit the bite of the person. This gives the damaged tooth the same height and shape as it used to have. This is in order for the person's oral cavity to look the same before the damage was incurred. Function of the damaged tooth will also be restored in terms of chewing and grinding food.

Crowns and bridges are dentures that are used to cover damaged teeth. They can cover a bigger and wider expanse compared to veneers that only focus on the front teeth. Teeth need to be reshaped and contoured in order to fit them properly and comfortably. The cosmetic dentist will painstakingly do the reshaping and the contouring to ensure that the fit is perfect.

These are the more common solutions that a cosmetic dentist might suggest to the patient to resolve chipped or broken teeth.