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How to Care for a Broken Tooth

If one of your teeth breaks, you will likely feel shock followed quickly by panic. After all, it is not every day that a broken tooth occurs, and you may be unfamiliar about what to do. Thankfully, your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, welcomes emergency patients, allowing them to receive the urgent care that they need.

However, even before you attend an emergency dental visit, there are few things that you can do to improve the situation. First and foremost, rinse your mouth with warm water. Doing so can remove some bacteria from the area of the tooth. In addition, if a large portion of your tooth breaks, bring the fragments with you to your dental appointment. You may also take a pain reliever to help manage any discomfort you may be experiencing, and you can apply ice to limit any swelling.

Restoring Broken Teeth

When a tooth breaks, the best course of action for restoring it is to fit the tooth with a dental crown. A dental crown is a hollow, tooth-shaped restoration that sits over the top of the injured tooth. The restoration provides some added strength, allowing the injured tooth to function well in all day-to-day tasks. In addition, dental crowns are custom made so that they fit teeth properly and so that they offer the best cosmetic results possible. Some of the most popular crowns for cosmetic results are porcelain crowns, which go so far as to mimic the way that natural teeth interact with light for a realistic appearance in varying lighting conditions.

Dental Crowns in Milford

When patients walk into most dental offices in need of a dental crown, they will face at least two dental visits to receive their restorations. However, if you choose to receive a dental crown from your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, you may be eligible to receive a CEREC same day dental crown. These crowns are designed and manufactured in our dental office, saving time that many dental practices must take while an off-site lab manufactures the dental crowns. Thus, your restoration will be completed more efficiently, bringing a smile back to your face sooner.

Sensitive Care Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is proud to serve the Milford area. Patients can contact our office at 203-878-6699 to schedule an appointment or a consultation.

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