A chipped or broken tooth is easy to postpone when there is no pain.
Many patients wait because they think, “It isn’t hurting, so it can probably wait.”
The problem is that the amount of damage is not always obvious from the outside.
A broken tooth may expose a weaker area of the tooth. Over time, further chewing pressure can cause the crack or fracture to extend. Depending on the depth and location of the damage, bacteria may also enter the tooth.
The appropriate treatment depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains.
A small chip may sometimes require a simple restoration. A larger fracture may need a filling, bonding or a Dental Crown to protect the remaining tooth. If the nerve inside the tooth is affected, Root Canal Treatment may be required.
At Chennai Dental Mission, Anna Nagar, we assess the damaged tooth and its bite. A Dental X-ray may be used when necessary to understand the extent of the problem.
Related Dental Services: Broken Tooth Treatment Chennai • Dental Filling Anna Nagar • Dental Crown Chennai • Cracked Tooth Treatment • Root Canal Treatment • Dental X-Ray
