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Fix a Broken Tooth Quickly in Toms River

Did You Know: Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, is actually the hardest material produced by the human body. Yes, even harder than bone!

Enamel’s main job is to protect the sensitive nerves and soft tissues on the inside of your teeth from damage and infection. However, while it is good at doing this, the enamel is still susceptible to wear and tear itself.

While the enamel is strong, it can’t repair itself the way some of our other cells do. If you experience a chipped tooth or a crack in the enamel, this opening exposes the inner tissues to possible infection, and it won’t heal on its own.

That’s why it’s so important to have chips, cracks, and breaks taken care of professionally. If you have a broken or cracked tooth, talk to us at Rotem Dental Care right away!

Types of Tooth Damage

Broken Tooth

If an accident or injury has caused any teeth to break into one or more pieces, call us right away. Be sure to collect as many pieces of the broken teeth as possible. If any of the pieces are still in place in your mouth, make sure to cover any sharp edges of the broken tooth with something such as dental wax, in order to prevent further damage to your mouth.

Cracked Tooth

A cracked tooth may not be a dental emergency, especially if the crack is not particularly deep. However, no matter the severity, you will still want to contact Rotem Dental Care for the treatment of any cracked teeth. Sealing the cracks will protect the softer inner tissues from infection.

Chipped Tooth

If an accident or injury has chipped any pieces off of one of your teeth, you may be at risk for tooth infection. Just as with a shallow crack, a chipped tooth may not be an immediate emergency. However, you should still contact us at Roten Dental Care for the treatment and repair of chipped teeth to prevent any further damage or tooth pain.

Tooth Infection or Abscess

When the enamel of a tooth gets damaged, the inner nerves—or the pulp—of that tooth may get infected causing serious pain. When this infection develops around the root of the tooth, it will need a root canal.

While the phrase “root canal” often has a bad reputation, the truth is that this procedure is actually what heals an infected tooth and relieves your pain. Cleaning out that infection and filling the tooth can not only completely stop the pain, but prevent the infection from spreading. In order to save your teeth, we can perform an emergency root canal and restore your health!

Tooth Pain & Toothache

Many people avoid calling the dentist for tooth pain, especially when it is minor. We’d like you to know that you don’t have to deal with tooth pain just because you can.
Most tooth pain is caused either by infection or exposure to elements and particles. Cleaning out any infection and repairing the tooth’s surface by the above means can alleviate that pain. If you are experiencing tooth pain of any kind, call us right away at Rotem Dental Care.

How to Fix a Broken, Cracked, or Chipped Tooth

Rotem Dental Care has several different options for repairing or restoring a tooth that has been broken, chipped, or cracked.

Tooth Crowns | Dental crowns are a great way to seal off any cracks or chips. A crown acts as a permanent cap that completely restores the surface of the tooth.
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Dental Bonding | Bonding is a simple way to heal any minor cracks or chips. A safe and effective medical resin is molded to perfectly fit the shape and size of your tooth, filling in any chipped corners or cracks in the enamel.

Dental Fillings | Traditional cavity fillings are excellent at replacing any internal damage to a tooth.

If a tooth has been broken into many pieces, or the crack runs too deep, it is sometimes necessary to remove the tooth. However, there are many excellent options for replacement, including:

Dental Bridges | Dental bridges are essentially a set of connected dental crowns, which span any gaps. They are customized to perfectly match the rest of your smile, and bring complete function back to your bite.
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Dental Implants | Tooth implants are one of the most popular ways to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Dental implants are durable, customized, and able to replace the entire tooth structure from root to crown.
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Damaged Teeth? Contact Us Now!

Contact us today at Rotem Dental Care to find out more about solutions for your tooth pain or if you have broken or knocked out a tooth.