{"id":244,"date":"2020-02-28T12:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T12:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/?p=244"},"modified":"2020-08-31T12:56:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T12:56:46","slug":"dentist-odessa-5-ways-to-repair-a-broken-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/dentist-odessa-5-ways-to-repair-a-broken-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Discusses 5 Top Ways To Repair a Chipped or Broken Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most people are aware of common threats to their oral health\nlike cavities and gum disease. But chipped or broken teeth are also quite\ncommon! In some cases, a tooth is susceptible to breaking because it\u2019s been\nweakened by multiple fillings, clenching and grinding, or simple wear and tear.\nIn others, someone bites down on something hard like a piece of ice or has an\ninjury or accident. Regardless of the reason, broken teeth need to be repaired\nas soon as possible to prevent further pain and problems. Keep reading to learn\nabout the 5 top procedures a dentist in Odessa may recommend to restore the\nstrength, function, and appearance of a broken tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes called cosmetic bonding, this procedure can be\ndone in just one visit. It involves bonding tooth-colored filling material to\nthe front teeth and is often a good choice for relatively minor chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, a restorative dentist<\/a>\nwill always consider the location of a chip or break before recommending\nbonding. For example, if the edge of a front tooth has broken off, bonding may\nnot last very long because this area must withstand a lot of chewing force. In\nthat case, a dentist may recommend a stronger, longer-lasting restoration like a\nporcelain veneer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers are thin, strong shells of porcelain that\nare matched in color, size and shape to the rest of your teeth. They\u2019re adhered\nto the front surface of the teeth to replace any damaged enamel and give them\nan entirely new appearance. With basic care and maintenance, porcelain veneers\nin Odessa can last 10-15 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Root Canals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a break is bad\nenough to reach the nerve in the center of a tooth, it usually leads to severe\npain. In these cases, a root canal is the only way to treat the damaged nerve (and\nrelieve the pain) while conserving the rest of the tooth structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When necessary,\nroot canals can save broken teeth from needing to be extracted and replaced\nwith a bridge or dental implant. However, since the blood supply of the tooth\nis removed, a dental crown is usually recommended afterward to restore the\ntooth\u2019s strength and prevent it from breaking again down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dental Crowns <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being recommended after root canals, a dental\ncrown in Odessa is often a good choice when more of a tooth\u2019s structure has\nbeen broken off. This usually means that there isn\u2019t enough tooth structure left\nto \u201chold onto\u201d a filling. A dental crown will not only restore the tooth\u2019s\nstrength but its appearance as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants in Odessa are an excellent choice when a\ntooth is severely broken and can\u2019t be saved. Here are some examples: <\/p>\n\n\n\n