When you bite down into your favorite foods, that’s your enamel going to work. This is the form of tissue that makes up the external surface of each of your teeth, and it does a lot of work to keep your smile running smoothly. Enamel is, remarkably enough, tougher than even our bones, but it can still become damaged through injury or tooth decay.
With our team here at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, you’ve got someone who cares. Our office is built to help people just like you to find their way to a stronger smile, and if you’ve broken a tooth, it’s time to talk. Leaving the situation alone can put you at risk of developing a serious bacterial infection within the tooth, so meet for an examination and let’s plan your next steps. And with CEREC milling, our team can create restorations in record time, right here in the office.
CEREC milling gives us the power to develop dental crowns while you wait. To find out more about this innovative approach, call Grinnell Street Dental.
Loss of Enamel Protection
Your enamel usually acts as a barrier against bacteria. While its function extends beyond this, forming the tooth’s outer surface, this protection is a key role. Enamel is actually more durable than bone, but despite its resilience, injury or tooth decay can still cause a tooth to break or fracture. When this damage occurs, the tooth is then exposed to the threat of internal infection.
Your teeth are composed of several materials, and the central part is naturally softer. Bacteria can penetrate the dentin and reach the delicate internal pulp tissue of the tooth. This progress results in a severe infection, often requiring root canal therapy for resolution. If you’ve cracked, chipped, or broken a tooth, be sure to tell someone about it.
How CEREC Milling Provides Help
At your visit for an examination after breaking a tooth, your dentist might suggest a dental crown. These sturdy coverings, once bonded onto the impaired tooth, offer a long-lasting fix. They provide a reliable new surface for chewing and a refreshed appearance, and they can blend in seamlessly with the shade of natural enamel.
Our practice recognizes that patients dislike the extended wait times associated with sending crowns to a lab technician. For this reason, we have invested in CEREC milling equipment, which allows us to fabricate excellent quality dental crowns right here in our office.
Learn More With Grinnell Street Dental
Enamel is the first line of defense to protect you from bacterial infection. If you’ve lost it by breaking a tooth, explore CEREC milling with Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
