Saving a Badly Damaged or Injured tooth

Accidents can happen any time round the clock. It can cause damage to various parts of the body. Dental damages or injuries can be a result of unforeseen accidents. Several types of dental damage can result in pain or affect the aesthetics of a person's smile. The dentist in The Woodlands 77380 can help save a badly damaged or injured tooth by providing treatment that helps resolve the condition.

Listed below are dental defects and the various oral treatments provided to the patients. 

A Broken Tooth

When a severely chipped or broken tooth occurs, it may need to be repaired with a dental crown or filling. A broken tooth can lead to infection, pain, and further damage without treatment. If it breaks, call your dentist in Conroe 77318 and schedule an emergency appointment.

If the tooth is painful, your dentist in Spring 77373 will likely recommend a dental crown. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” custom-made in a dental lab. The dentist in Spring 77383 will secure the crown over the damaged tooth to restore its appearance and function.

Infected Tooth

Root canal procedures can save badly injured or infected teeth.

Our dentist in Magnolia 77354 may recommend root canal treatment if a tooth has been severely affected by decay or injury. This treatment involves removing the pulp and nerves of the tooth. Then, the tooth is filled with a special filling material. The tooth will then be capped with a dental restoration, such as a dental crown.

Patients can expect their teeth to feel normal again after root canal treatment. 

Broken Crown

If you have a broken tooth with a crown, your dentist in Magnolia 77355 may recommend saving the tooth. There are a few options for doing so, including:

- Bonding involves applying a composite resin material to the damaged tooth and molding it. The composite resin is the same color as your tooth.

- Placing a dental crown, which is a porcelain cap that covers the damaged tooth.

- Endodontic surgery involves removing damaged tissue and placing a crown on the tooth.

Broken Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. The bridge is anchored by crowns placed on either side of the missing tooth. The crowns hold the bridge in place. The bridge will replace both the form and function of the missing tooth. A dental bridge in Montgomery County 77356 can be a good option for someone who is missing teeth and doesn’t want to have to use a partial or full denture.

A broken tooth can usually be fixed with a dental bridge. However, a crown will probably be necessary if the tooth is severely damaged.

To know more about treatments provided by the Dentist in The Woodlands 77380, call us at (281) 419-2632.