A broken tooth is a lot harder to deal with than many people realize. A lot of people suffer much pain and discomfort when dealing with broken teeth. Spring Hill residents should know that even if a broken tooth does not leave you in chronic pain, a chip or crack could stop someone from doing regular things like smiling or laughing, simply from a lack of confidence. People should be made aware that there are dental procedures that correct these issues that a patient is having, and there are many options for specific situations. Here are some of the popular options dental professionals use to correct their teeth.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are porcelain or composite resin caps that look very close to the real color of teeth, unlike metal caps and fillings. This is usually a good option for someone who has cracks or chips in their teeth, and would like their smile to look full as it once was. When it comes to multiple broken teeth, Spring Hill residents should know that dental veneers are custom made to fit with a patient’s teeth perfectly, so they will match the shape, size and color of the real teeth that are close by. Dental veneers are not a permanent fix, but they can last many years, as many as fifteen years on average.
Dental Implants
Veneers are a great option for people who have one broken tooth, or multiple ones in various places of someone’s mouth, but they are not a great solution for someone who has a few broken teeth close by. When someone is missing multiple broken teeth, Spring Hill residents may want to talk to their dental professional about dental implants. Apart from being a good fit for sections of broken teeth, dental implants are also preferred when a break comes close to the gum line. This procedure requires the broken tooth to be removed, and for an implant to be put in its place.
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