A tooth can be chipped with excessive tear and wear. Common causes are when you chew an ice cube or you fall down from stairs, or collusion when you play some sports. Moreover, teeth grinding can also be caused by teeth grinding. A chipped tooth causes a lot of pain and discomfort. If you have a chipped tooth, then you need to visit a private dentist Basingstoke as soon as possible. As this crack can further increase the infection and you may end up losing your teeth.
Furthermore, you can take pain killers to get some relief from the pain caused by a chipped tooth. Soft foods should be consumed when you have chipped tooth such as scrambled eggs, oatmeal, soup, smoothies, etc. Moreover, you should avoid eating with a chipped tooth. Dental treatment for a chipped tooth depends on how much it is damaged. If there is small damage then it may be fixed in one visit only, on the other hand, if it is serious damage, then the treatment can be lengthy.
Dental Bonding: It is a process of fixing a chipped tooth in which the dentist applies a tooth-colored resin material and then hardens it with a special light. Dental bonding is used to treat a chipped tooth in which only a small amount of enamel is missing. Thus repair can be done in mere one dentist visit.
Dental Cap or Crown: Dentists use this treatment when a large part of the tooth is chipped or the chips are on the molar tooth. In this treatment, the tooth is covered with a cap which protects the tooth and also improves its appearance. The crown can be composed of metal, resin material, or ceramic. It may require two dentist visits to treat the chipped tooth with a crown.
Veneers: This treatment option is considered by the dentist when the front tooth is chipped. A veneer is a tooth-colored thin shell that is composed of a resin material or porcelain material. This process will also require two visits to a dentist.
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