Something as simple as grinding your teeth at night, or using your teeth to open a package can potentially chip one of your teeth. At the same time, athletes who forgo the use of a mouth guard during the necessary times are at increased risk of suffering multiple dental fractures.
When this happens tiny food particles and plaque deposits can become trapped deep within the microscopic textures of the chip. In time, this could cause a new cavity to form in the already distressed tooth.
If the chip is small, Dr. David Blackhurst might be able to repair it with a simple dental filling. This will replace the missing tooth enamel with composite resin.
If the fracture is large or the biting surface was significantly compromised Dr. David Blackhurst might recommend treating the tooth with a dental crown. This will replace the entire tooth enamel layer with a replica made from an artificial material that will not be vulnerable to tooth decay.
If you live in the American Fork, Utah, area and you’ve suffered a dental fracture, you should call 801-756-7211 to seek professional treatment at David R Blackhurst DDS.