Learn About Chipped Tooth
Is your chipped tooth bothering you? Whether you’re dealing with a minor breakage or a more significant fracture, the caring dentists at South Perth Dental Surgery are always ready to help. Contact our friendly team today to book an appointment!
A chipped or broken tooth can leave you feeling self-conscious. It also makes eating and drinking difficult and can cause pain or discomfort. When this happens, your tooth is structurally compromised, and its inner layers are exposed, making them prone to damage and infection.
At South Perth Dental Surgery, we provide a wide range of dental services to restore your chipped tooth. Our experienced dental team will work with you to find the right treatment. Schedule an appointment with us today!
Benefits of Managing a Chipped Tooth
Managing chipped teeth has both aesthetic and dental health benefits that include:
A chipped tooth is susceptible to damage and infection. By managing it, you can improve oral health by avoiding complications that can lead to tooth extraction.
Having a chipped tooth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. By having it restored, you can once again smile, speak, and laugh with confidence.
With a damaged tooth, it’s difficult to chew or speak. By restoring the function and strength of your tooth, you can eat and socialize with ease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Chipped Tooth
What causes a tooth to chip?
There are many reasons why your natural teeth might chip. Here are some of the most common causes:
- Eating or biting on hard foods or objects.
Biting into hard candies, ice, food, or objects can put too much pressure on your enamel and cause it to break.
- Trauma.
A fall, a blow to the face, sports injury, or accidents can damage your healthy teeth and cause them to chip.
- Grinding or clenching your teeth.
When you constantly grind or clench your teeth, it puts much strain on them. This can lead to chips over time.
- Bite problems.
If your teeth are not properly aligned, it can put undue stress on them when you bite and lead to chips or cracks.
- Tooth decay.
Large cavities weaken teeth and make them more susceptible to damage and breakage.
What are the signs that I chipped my tooth?
If you notice any of the following, you may have chipped your tooth:
- Tenderness or sharp pain when you bite down
- Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Visible damage to your tooth
- A sharp, ragged edge on your tooth
- Irritation to your tongue or gum tissue near the affected tooth
To be certain, you should consult with an experienced dentist. They will be able to examine your tooth and confirm whether or not it had broken.
How long will my dentist address my chipped tooth?
The treatment duration will depend on the severity of the chip and the type of treatment you require. The tooth can be restored in just one appointment in minor and moderate cases. This may be done through dental fillings, a relatively quick and simple procedure.
However, a veneer or crown may be placed over the tooth in more severe cases. This may require several dental visits over a span of weeks. A temporary crown will be placed to protect it in the meantime.
Additionally, if your tooth’s nerve has been damaged and devitalized, you may need root canal therapy before a final restoration can be placed.
Can a chipped tooth be managed at home?
Unfortunately, there is no home treatment for this condition. When enamel breaks, it is irreversibly damaged. Once your tooth has been chipped, your dentist will restore it using dental materials that will restore its strength and appearance.
Although there are ways to control the symptoms at home, it’s recommended to seek professional help. To avoid complications, the tooth must be properly examined and managed.
When should I see my dentist about my chipped tooth?
If you think you may have a chipped or fractured tooth, it is important to see your dentist as soon as possible. In some cases, it is considered a dental emergency because the tooth can be infected.
The longer you wait, the greater the risk of complications such as tooth loss. When this happens, you’ll need more extensive and expensive treatment to replace your tooth.
What happens if I don't address my chipped tooth?
Chipped teeth risk breaking further because they have a weaker structure. Bacteria can also enter more easily through the cracks in teeth, leading to infection. This can cause discomfort, swelling, and dental abscesses.
With larger chips, the pulp (tooth nerve) may die. This may eventually lead to tooth loss, which causes serious dental issues. Additionally, because the tooth’s inner layers are exposed, the tooth may become sensitive, leading to pain when chewing, eating, or drinking.
