Chipped Teeth in Nine Elms
A fractured or chipped tooth not only affects the aesthetics of our smiles, if it happens on the front teeth, but it also causes pain or intense discomfort, which can lead to the loss of the tooth and further dental issues.
Chipped or Fractured Teeth at Mouth
A broken or cracked tooth can expose the soft inner centre of your tooth, which can cause it to be susceptible to infection, affecting tissues and bones. At Mouth Dental, we provide proven solutions and treatment for chipped or fractured teeth using the latest and best treatment options, backed by our renowned team of dental experts.
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Why Mouth Dental?
If you suffer from a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth or teeth, seek immediate dental attention because, if not treated, bacteria can enter the gums under the tooth and even enter your bloodstream, allowing other parts of your body to become infected. A chipped tooth can also affect the integrity of surrounding teeth, causing further damage because your chewing surface changes as you apply additional pressure to avoid a split tooth. If you experience a cracked or fractured tooth, immediately rinse your mouth out to remove impurities and visit a dentist as soon as possible. It is advised to do this within a few days and not more than two weeks after the incident.
There are a number of treatment options available for chipped or fractured teeth, including glueing the fragmented tooth back into place, a filling or a crown, and in severe cases, root canal treatment. These procedures are included in our wide portfolio of treatments available to our patients, backed by the latest technological innovations. Mouth Dental offers both general and cosmetic treatments provided by our team of experienced consultants, specialists, and orthodontists. We are continuously growing and expanding our services to help even more people enjoy the best dental experiences, sort out dental and oral health issues, and regain confident smiles through our aesthetic and orthodontic treatments.
Our state-of-the art multi-clinic dental practice offers cosmetic dentistry, routine, and specialist dental care, including a range of highly recommended chipped or fractured tooth repair treatments, done by our experienced team of clinicians, specialists, and consultants.
Why Mouth Dental?
If you suffer from a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth or teeth, seek immediate dental attention because, if not treated, bacteria can enter the gums under the tooth and even enter your bloodstream, allowing other parts of your body to become infected. A chipped tooth can also affect the integrity of surrounding teeth, causing further damage because your chewing surface changes as you apply additional pressure to avoid a split tooth. If you experience a cracked or fractured tooth, immediately rinse your mouth out to remove impurities and visit a dentist as soon as possible. It is advised to do this within a few days and not more than two weeks after the incident.
There are a number of treatment options available for chipped or fractured teeth, including glueing the fragmented tooth back into place, a filling or a crown, and in severe cases, root canal treatment. These procedures are included in our wide portfolio of treatments available to our patients, backed by the latest technological innovations. Mouth Dental offers both general and cosmetic treatments provided by our team of experienced consultants, specialists, and orthodontists. We are continuously growing and expanding our services to help even more people enjoy the best dental experiences, sort out dental and oral health issues, and regain confident smiles through our aesthetic and orthodontic treatments.
Our state-of-the art multi-clinic dental practice offers cosmetic dentistry, routine, and specialist dental care, including a range of highly recommended chipped or fractured tooth repair treatments, done by our experienced team of clinicians, specialists, and consultants.
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Frequently asked questions
What causes chips in teeth?
Chips are mainly caused by weakened tooth enamel, which has the potential to chip, crack, or fracture. Plaque buildup, decay, and cavities undermine the tooth’s structure and strength by weakening the enamel. Biting into something hard can also cause a tooth to chip.
What causes fractures in teeth?
There are a number of factors that can cause fractures, including teeth becoming weaker with age, tooth grinding, biting hard objects, contact sports, and trauma, among others. It is always best to have a fracture attended to immediately.
Is it possible to restore chipped and fractured teeth?
Yes, but the treatments will vary according to the severity of the chip or fracture. Smaller cracks, chips, or fractures can be repaired with dental filling, where tooth-coloured composite resin is applied to the tooth as necessary to hold the tooth together and strengthen it. Larger fractures will either need a dental crown, root canals, or tooth extraction.
What are the treatment options?
Treatment for the tooth depends on the type of injury your tooth has sustained. Dental bonding is ideal for minimal cracks or chips, as the piece of tooth can be glued or put back into place. A crack where the piece cannot be replaced will require a dental crown or dental cap placed over the affected natural tooth for additional strength. Severe cases will require root canal therapy or extraction.
What should you do once you chip or fracture a tooth?
After cracking a tooth or fracturing a tooth, wash your mouth out with warm water with a little salt added to purify the area. Avoid eating or drinking anything, and assess the tooth to see if craze lines are appearing or if a piece is missing. Immediately contact a dentist for a visit so that the effects of the damage can be reduced and repaired.
What happens if you neglect a chipped or fractured tooth?
Neglecting chipping, breaking, or cracking will not only affect the injured tooth but have an impact on your overall dental health. You will start chewing differently and experience additional aches as a result. If an infection gets in through the injury, it can affect adjacent teeth, and through blood vessels, the infection can affect the rest of your body.
Is the treatment procedure painful?
Some of the treatments are minimally invasive or invasive, so there will be a level of discomfort, but such treatments are usually done with numbing creams or anaesthetics. It does take time for a chipped or fractured tooth to heal, which can be uncomfortable, but your dentist may prescribe a mild painkiller to help with the first few days. Avoid applying pressure to the injured tooth for a few weeks.
How long does it take to restore a chipped or fractured tooth?
Depending on your treatment, the time to restore a chipped or fractured tooth will vary from a single visit to requiring multiple visits to complete the treatment.
What is the recovery period after treatment?
Again, the recovery period will vary depending on the type of treatment you have received and the severity of your injury. It can take anywhere from a week to a few months for a complete recovery.
How much does it cost to restore a chipped or fractured tooth?
The cost will change depending on where you get it done and what you get done, with a root canal averaging between £250 and £500 per tooth, composite bonding about £250–350 per tooth, and dental crowns, depending on the material used, averaging between £300 and £800.