How Your Dentist Will Repair Your Broken Tooth in Thornhill

Luckily, when you break a tooth, your dentist is often able to fix it. The method your dentist will use for repairing broken teeth in Thornhill will depend on how the teeth are damaged.

Cracks

Cracks range from minor damage on the surface of the tooth to fractures extending throughout the tooth. When cracks are small, a dentist can often mask the appearance by polishing the rough spots — no further treatment is necessary. However, when cracks run from the chewing surface to the nerve, the dentist needs to use a filling material to stop the crack from spreading. In some cases, the crack can affect the pulp, necessitating a root canal.

Chips

Often, you can leave a small chip without treatment. If the damage is noticeable, your dentist can repair it with filling material.

Large Breaks

If a piece of your tooth breaks off, your dentist may be able to reattach the piece with bonding. If the break has led to an exposed nerve, you will need a root canal and crown.

Broken Cusps

On the chewing surface of the molars and premolars, there are four cusps. These can break when you bite something hard. As they are far from the pulp of the tooth, this usually causes no pain or serious problems. Your dentist can regain the shape of your tooth with an onlay or crown.

Splits

If a tooth splits in half, it is still possible to save the tooth, provided there is at least one root intact (molars have more than one root). You will need root canal treatment, after which your dentist will remove the damaged roots. You will then receive a crown over your tooth. If there are any cracks in the roots, your tooth will most likely need extracting.