At Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA, one of the dental issues we see most often is that of chipped teeth. In most cases treating them is a straightforward procedure. And half the time, they're a reminder to always wear a mouthguard when playing sports.
It can be frightening to have a piece of a tooth break off. The way it's treated depends on how severe it is. If it only involves a small piece of enamel then a simple filling is usually enough, and in just one office visit you're good to go.
For larger chips we'll probably use a procedure called bonding, especially if it's a front tooth. In most instances bonding is a fairly simple procedure. The chipped area is prepared with a liquid or gel that roughens it so the bonding material adheres better. Then the bonding material, which is a resin that we can match to the color of the tooth, is applied and shaped like a natural tooth. Once that's done we'll harden it with an ultraviolet light.
Even larger chips may be treated with a dental crown. A crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth to strengthen and protect it.
At Floor Dental Group in Cupertino CA we have treated countless chipped teeth with cosmetic dental bonding. People from Saratoga, Campbell, and Sunnyvale also come to us for complete cosmetic dentistry. Contact us today!