Summer is a fun time for all ages, and many of us will be playing soccer and other sports. While staying active is fun, this could potentially lead to a damaged tooth. When that happens, we can repair the tooth and prevent complications with a dental crown. In today’s blog, your team at Brighton Family Dental Group talks about how we repair smiles in Brighton, MA, with a crown!
When Your Tooth is Broken
When you or your child break or chip a tooth, let us know right away! If you call us during our usual operating hours, we will try to see you same-dua if possible, or early the next day. If we are closed, then give us a call and leave a message. We will reach out to discuss possible appointment times. In the meantime, you can stem any bleeding with a bit of cloth or gauze. Rinse with warm water too, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease your discomfort. If you can recover any pieces of your tooth, please do so and bring them with you in a sealed container!
Dental Crowns
To cap the tooth and offer lifelike and durable repair, we can create and place a dental crown. The restoration will cover the visible portion of your tooth and offer a strong structure than can handle daily bite forces and pressures. Being made from materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and zirconia will ensure your finished results will blend with your smile. Remember, even a minor chip could increase the risk of tooth decay and infection down the road, so repair can improve not only the appearance of your tooth, but your overall oral health and bite function too.
Protecting Smiles
We can also discuss custom mouthguards to help protect smiles from injuries if you or a family member plays sports. You should also practice good oral hygiene, as preventing decay can ensure your tooth stays strong and remains more resistant to injury. Be sure you brush and floss daily, limiting the sugar in your diet, avoid tobacco products, and see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning visit every six months. Working together, we can help keep your smile healthy, beautiful, and strong all summer long, and through the rest of the year too!
Talk to Brighton Family Dental About Our Lifelike Crowns
We can help repair teeth following a dental emergency with a custom dental crown. Our team is ready to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty once again, so reach out to our team right away when your tooth sustains an injury. Learn more about restorative dentistry by calling us at Brighton Family Dental Group in Brighton, MA, today at (617) 562-5210.
