Did you know that your tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body? Tooth enamel helps protect your teeth from injury and harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, our teeth often become cracked or chipped. Thankfully, at Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we employ a variety of cosmetic and restorative dental procedures to repair damaged teeth. In today’s blog, your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I Quintner, explains how our procedures can return your tooth to full function and appearance.
Symptoms of a Damaged Tooth
In some cases, the chips or cracks may be practically invisible to the naked eye. There are several indicators that your tooth may be damaged. Patients with chipped or fractured teeth often report tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, chronic toothaches, swelling around the tooth, and pain when biting down or chewing. If you regularly experience any of these symptoms, contact your Milford cosmetic dentist immediately.
Importance of Restoring Your Chipped Tooth
When your tooth enamel becomes compromised, whether to injury, tooth decay, or gum disease, the sensitive inner structures become exposed to bacteria. If left untreated, your chipped tooth may endure advanced decay and eventual dental infection. Once infected, your tooth could develop an abscess and require removal. Restoring and repairing your damaged teeth helps protect and preserve your smile.
Our Cosmetic and Restorative Procedures
In order to repair your tooth, Dr. Quintner will first perform an oral examination to assess the nature and severity of your dental damage. From there, he can recommend the most appropriate treatment. Often, patients receive esthetic bonding. Applying several layers of a special composite resin, Dr. Quintner sculpts and molds the tooth, restoring cracks and chips. Porcelain veneers also help correct dental damage. A thin shell of dental porcelain is placed on the front of the tooth. Veneers are stain resistant, natural looking, and long lasting, repairing your dental damage and blending seamlessly with your smile.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Cosmetic Dentist
Do you have a cracked or chipped tooth? Interested in our innovative cosmetic restoration techniques? Then contact our 06460 dentist office to schedule an appointment with your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.