If you have a broken or chipped tooth as a result of a very recent trauma or accident, contact your dentist immediately!
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If
you have a broken or chipped tooth that is not the result of a recent
trauma, Dr. Brannon
can evaluate the tooth for possible treatment. It is still important to have
the tooth evaluated right away, because in some situations a minor procedure
now can save you from a more significant procedure in the near future!
A small chip may be corrected by bonding or a veneer. Large chips and fractured teeth generally require a crown. If the fracture involves the nerve, Root Canal Therapy may be necessary before the tooth is crowned. It is important to have a broken tooth crowned before it becomes infected or abscessed!
In extreme cases, a broken tooth cannot be saved. In this case, an extraction is needed. The missing tooth can be replaced with a bridge or an implant.
Each case is unique. Only your dentist can properly diagnose the best course of treatment for your tooth.
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