Damaged teeth can be corrected cosmetically and functionally with NYC restorative dentistry. Modern dental restorations have been designed to fix teeth and make them look amazing at the same time. If you’re worried about going to the dentist for a tooth repair, don’t be. The result from an experienced Manhattan dentist will be a strong smile that works well and looks amazing.
Types of Tooth Enamel Damage
Teeth work hard every day. They help you speak, bite, chew, and maintain face shape. They are important and if one or more teeth are compromised they affect the whole. Neglecting to address tooth enamel damage can lead to shifting teeth, missing teeth, and many other dental complications. Here are just some common types of damage to tooth enamel:
- Chipped enamel
- Worn enamel
- Cracked enamel
- Broken enamel
- Stained enamel
NYC Restorative Dentistry Treatments for Damaged Tooth Enamel
It’s easy to assume that a small problem with a tooth isn’t a big deal, but any damaged tooth enamel is a huge deal and the complication will only grow as time passes. True dental problems or emergencies never go away on their own. They always require the gentle hand and expertise of a NYC dentist. Correcting a concern sooner rather than later prevents the issue from getting bigger, more painful, and more costly to repair.
Here are some of the dental restorations used to fix damaged teeth and beautify them simultaneously:
- Porcelain crowns: A dental crown can do so much more than just cover a tooth treated with root canal therapy. Crowns are customized to cover a tooth that has been damaged in some way, whether the enamel is severely worn, it has a large chip, or the tooth is not sturdy enough to hold a filling. Crowns blend into the rest of your teeth so they look natural.
- Dental implants: Some patients discover the damaged tooth enamel they thought they had is actually a much bigger problem and the tooth is compromised to the root. In some cases, the infection is so severe the tooth must be extracted. Eventually, a dental implant can be put in place for a permanent repair that looks just like the neighboring teeth and maintains the strength of your smile.
- Tooth-colored fillings: The composite material used for fillings can often be used to tweak minor damage on tooth enamel, like small cracks, chips, and stains. Allowing these issues to exist without attention makes future complications inevitable but making the easy fix right away protects your entire smile.
- Full-mouth reconstruction: When your smile has reached the point where damaged tooth enamel is only the start of your problems, it’s time to talk full-mouth reconstruction with your NYC restorative dentist. Several procedures will be needed to address all the tooth enamel damage, plus other oral health problems. Full-mouth reconstruction is a powerhouse, and this series of treatments will turn your oral health around – functionally and cosmetically.
Don’t waste a minute if you have damage to tooth enamel. Schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Michael J. Wei at his office in Midtown and restore your smile to pristine condition.
