2 Things To Do When You’ve Cracked Your Tooth

Do you have a damaged or cracked tooth? Restore your smile’s functionality and appearance through one of these two options.

Crowns

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Function: Crowns completely ‘cap’ or cover a damaged tooth. They are versatile; providing protection to your tooth is only one function of a crown. It can also improve tooth shape, alignment, and appearance. If you have an implant, a crown may be placed on top to give it a more tooth-like function and look.

Look: Crowns can be matched to the color and shape of your tooth. If you are getting a crown for a molar, you may not need to match your natural tooth color. For front teeth, you will absolutely be able to restore your natural smile using a crown.

Bridges

Did your cracked tooth just become a missing tooth? Do you have multiple missing teeth? A bridge may be your solution!

Function: Generally, dentists cement a bridge to the surrounding teeth or implants. Then, she inserts a replacement tooth, attached to both the bridge and surrounding teeth or implants.

Look: As with crowns, we expertly craft our bridges out of a variety of materials, depending on the function of the tooth and aesthetic needs. If necessary, we can create porcelain and ceramic bridges to match your natural tooth color.

If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, call and make an appointment with us today!