Your smile’s there for you, and when it needs your help, you need to do everything you can to keep it looking good and feeling great. That means that if you’ve lost a filling or broken one of your teeth, you’re ready to talk to your dentist. While you wait, bacteria can start making their way through the tooth to the fleshy tissue at the center, where there’s a nerve. An infection there causes a seriously painful toothache, so don’t wait to talk to your oral health team.
Here at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, Dr. Justin Coon, DDS and Dr. Cody Coon, DDS help people to maintain and improve their smiles. They know how important it is to meet with your dentist after you crack, chip, or break a tooth, and a lost filling is no exception. When you lose the outer covering of your enamel, you lose the natural protection that it provides. And that lets in harmful bacteria, who are always trying to pose problems.
If you’ve lost a filling, don’t keep it a secret. Talk to your oral health team at Grinnell Street Dental.
Your Enamel Protects Your Teeth
The outermost layer of each tooth is made up of a type of tissue called enamel. Enamel helps us to chew and speak, and it’s what you show off when you smile. It is incredibly strong, even more so than bone, but you can still damage it through injury or tooth decay. That can become a problem, because enamel also blocks out bacteria.
Without the natural protection of your enamel, you become at risk of developing a bacterial infection within the tooth. These harmful microorganisms will move toward the center, where there’s pulp and nerve. At this point, you’re looking at a root canal treatment to correct the situation, so talk to your dentist quickly after you’ve lost a filling.
Finding Your Restoration Path
After you’ve damaged one of your teeth, you’re ready to tell your oral health team. At your visit, they’ll want to first take a look at what’s gone down. Our office can examine your tooth and talk with you about your next steps.
If you require a dental crown, we will discuss your options. Our office is proud to be able to offer same-day dental crown solutions through CEREC milling, which crafts custom restorations while you wait. Gone are the days of a temporary crown with CEREC!
Lost A Filling? Call Grinnell Street Dental
Your smile’s a big part of you. Make sure that you’re doing enough to keep it safe. To find out more about our office or to schedule an appointment, call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
