Teeth can become chipped or cracked if you have an accident, or sometimes simply biting down on something very hard or crunchy can be enough to damage them. Having a chipped Tooth is a very common problem, and initially, you may be tempted to ignore it, especially if it doesn’t bother you or the damage isn’t right in your smile line. However, any damage to a tooth requires professional dental care. When you see a dentist in Whitby promptly, it can prevent a small problem from worsening.

When you contact us to schedule an appointment, we can provide useful advice over the phone on dealing with the problem until you come to see us. If a tooth is severely damaged, then we make every effort to see you quickly and can provide emergency dental care in Oshawa.

What to Expect When You See a Dentist for a Chipped Tooth?

When you see our dentist at Margolian Dentistry, we can gently assess the damage. If the damage looks more extensive, we might need to take a dental x-ray of the affected tooth to check the tooth root. Once we have evaluated the tooth, we can discuss suitable treatments to mend it. Several treatments may be suggested, and the repair can quickly be completed if the damage is minor.

Repairing a Minor Chip in a Tooth

A minor chip in a tooth may require minimal treatment. Sometimes, it may be possible to smooth the damaged area, recontouring the tooth surface and polishing it to remove the jagged edge.

Another option is dental bonding, which is also a quick and non-invasive process. Our dentist may need to numb the tooth before gently preparing and applying the tooth-coloured composite resin directly to the tooth. The composite resin is then hardened, shaped, and polished to create a natural-looking lustre. Composite resin is hard-wearing and comes in a terrific range of shades, so our dentist can ensure the restoration blends in beautifully so it looks and feels very natural.

Sometimes, a porcelain veneer can cover a minor chip or crack in a tooth and might be a good choice if you damage a front tooth. For this procedure, the tooth is numbed before our dentist carefully shapes the front surface and takes a detailed dental impression to fabricate the veneer. We take digital dental impressions by scanning the tooth with a tiny handheld camera, a much more comfortable and accurate process than a tray impression. The veneer is precision made from strong, durable porcelain in a shade that will blend beautifully with your existing teeth. We have an in-office milling machine that may be used to create your new veneer in just a few hours. Once ready, it is bonded onto the tooth and should last for years with the right care.

Repairing More Extensive Damage to a Tooth

If a tooth is more extensively damaged, it may need a dental crown that will cover it entirely down to the gumline. Modern, all-ceramic crowns look beautiful and are very hard-wearing. Making a new crown is similar to a veneer, as your tooth will be numbed, prepared and a digital dental impression taken. We can also make beautiful new crowns on-site with our in-office milling machine, repairing a chipped tooth in Whitby quickly and effectively.

If the damage has reached the dental pulp, inflaming or infecting the tooth nerve, you may need Root Canal Therapy in Ajax. Root canal therapy shouldn’t feel any worse than a filling, although it takes longer to complete as it can be a more complex procedure. After root canal therapy, the damaged tooth is normally restored with a dental crown.

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