It happens. That’s a really stressful time of the year for many people, and with all of the travel, close spaces, and family, dental damage is just more prevalent. But while it’s more common around the holidays and into the new year, it doesn’t mean that you can put off talking to your dentist. Because while you wait, bacteria could be making their way through the dentin in the affected tooth to the soft tissue, where there is a nerve.
So, when you’re ready to renew your smile after holiday dental damage, tell Dr. Singla at Singla Dental in Duncanville, TX about it. Our office is built to help patients just like you to find their way back to a strong smile, and we know that a broken tooth is not something to ignore. A bacterial infection can cause a major toothache that requires a root canal treatment to correct, so before you start to feel pain or discomfort at the area, give your dentist a call.
Losing the protection of your enamel puts a tooth at real risk. Schedule a time for an examination with Dr. Singla, and let’s talk restoration.
Enamel Plays A Real Role In Blocking Bacteria
Harmful microorganisms live within your mouth, and they are always trying to cause problems. That’s why it is so important to keep up with your brushing and flossing, because without it, bacteria can cause some issues. They leave behind acidic waste called plaque, and if this is not removed through your at-home oral hygiene regimen, it calcifies into a herder form called calculus (or tartar).
The hard tissue that makes up the external surface of each tooth helps, too. It’s called enamel, and it normally blocks out bacteria. But when you lose the protection of your enamel through injury or tooth decay, you become at risk of developing an infection. So, tell your dentist about your broken tooth, and do it quickly.
Root Canal? Dental Crown? Determine Your Direction
At your examination after cracking or breaking a tooth, your dentist will want to take a look at what’s going on. At our office, that means spending some time with Dr. Singla for a visual examination and some advanced imagery. And sometimes, it means talking about root canal therapy and dental crowns.
With our iTero intraoral scanners, we work to make the process a little easier, too. This innovative approach to imagery gives us a clear picture of the damage in a simple and convenient way. We put the effort into delivering quality care for our people.
When You Break A Tooth, Call Singla Dental
A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth is not something to ignore. To find out more about restoration from a dentist who cares, call Dr. Singla at Singla Dental in Duncanville, TX at (972) 298-4677 today.
