There is never an ideal situation for someone suffering from a broken tooth. Even minor cracks can lead to much bigger problems down the road. Not all broken teeth are classified the same way by dental professionals, as some types of breaks can only be fixed a certain way. When it comes to having a broken tooth, Hernando Beach residents should be made aware that it is very important for someone to try to schedule an appointment with a dental professional as soon as possible to correct the situation. Some breaks are much worse than others, but all broken teeth should be addressed by a dental professional.
Chipped and Cracked Teeth
Oftentimes the easiest breaks to deal with for both dental professionals and patients are chips and cracks. Even though a tooth may not look the best cosmetically with a crack or chip, not all breaks need treatment. Craze lines for example are only surface cracks that affect the outer white surface of a tooth, or its enamel. When it comes to a more serious broken tooth, Hernando Beach residents should know that some cracks will need to be reinforced and supported by a crown to prevent the tooth from degrading any further.
Serious Tooth Breaks
One of the more difficult types of fractures to correct are cracks that go deep enough to expose the nerve. When the nerve is affected, this is when patients have serious pain and sensitivity to the targeted area, some are bad enough that it causes people to stop normal functions such as eating food regularly or brushing teeth regularly. When dealing with a broken tooth, Hernando Beach residents say that when nerves are affected, there is a high chance that a root canal treatment will need to be performed in order to restore the tooth back to normal function. The longer a person holds off on addressing a bad crack or break, the higher the chances that serious and permanent damage can occur.
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