When you have a chipped or cracked tooth, or one with minor or severe tooth decay, then you need treatment. Otherwise, you risk tooth loss and other serious complications! Fortunately, our Londonderry, NH dental office, can provide custom and durable dental restorations to protect your smile and stop discomfort!
When to Seek Treatment
When do you need to undergo restorative dentistry? You should see us if a tooth is injured, as even minor chips and cracks could leave your teeth vulnerable to issues like tooth decay and dental infection. If a tooth hurts and the pain persists for more than a day, then you may need treatment for a cavity. If a tooth is knocked loose or out, then see us right away too! We can use restorative dentistry to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty.
Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies often require restorative dentistry to repair damage and protect your smile from negative changes to your appearance or serious and gainful complications. When a tooth is damaged or knocked loose or out, don’t panic. Call us right away so we can range for a time to see you, even if your injury happens outside of normal business hours. In the meantime, gather any pieces to bring with you our place your knocked out tooth in a sealed container of milk or salt water. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever and use cloth or gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress to the side of your face can reduce facial swelling too.
Dental Fillings
When a tooth has a cavity, then a dental filling can be used to treat the tooth and prevent worsening pain or infection. The placement process only takes one visit! We begin this restorative treatment by numbing the tooth to keep your tooth comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth completely. We then apply the filling material, a composite resin can be shaded to blend with your tooth and offer a lifelike appearance. Once we apply the composite resin to the tooth, we will sculpt and mold it as the material cures beneath a special light. We then polish the light to offer a brighter appearance. The same material can be used in dental bonding to mask or repair common cosmetic imperfections in one visit too.
Dental Crowns
What if you have a more severe case of tooth decay or an infection? What if your tooth is damaged or knocked out? We can help with a full restoration known as a dental crown. The restoration covers the tooth and can be used to treat severe tooth decay, complete root canal for an infection, and also improves overall bite balance and chewing function too. The restoration can also correct issues with the shape of the tooth and can offer tooth replacement by supporting a bridge or even restoring a single tooth dental implant too. When we craft them, our team will use materials like porcelain to ensure a lifelike appearance and the ability to absorb daily bite forces too.
Protecting Your New Restorations
Once your dental crown or filling has been placed, you can take action to protect your teeth from further tooth decay or infection and also ensure your restorations remain bright and beautiful, staying in place for several years to come and offering a healthy, functional, and attractive smile. To help protect your teeth, we suggest brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, and also floss every evening before you brush that second time. You can also help by cutting back on the amount of sugar and starch in your diet and avoid the use of tobacco products. Find time to see our team for a checkup and dental cleaning too, so we can monitor your smile and watch for the earliest signs of trouble, so we can keep your restoration bright and keep your smile strong. With the cleaning portion of your visit, our team will remove the plaque and tartar buildup that could lead to tooth decay and infection, or even gingivitis and gum disease, so your smile stays bright and healthy for years to come.
If you have any questions about restorative dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit to address a damaged or aching tooth, then please reach out to our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Next Restorative Visit Today!
Our team wants to repair and restore your smile so you avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. Give us a call at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603)965-3407 today!
