The
experience of a child breaking a front tooth is almost always a traumatic
experience for both the child and parents alike. New bonding techniques and materials now allow teeth
to be beautifully restored to a nearly-new condition.
Depending on the size and location of
the fracture, it is sometimes wise to restore the tooth in two
appointments. On the first appointment your Dentist bonds an insulating
base to the tooth. This protects the nerve and reduces sensitivity.
On the second appointment, if the tooth
has been symptom-free, your Dentist will first roughen the surface of the
tooth and apply a conditioning gel. Then a tooth-colored material called
resin is placed, sculpted to the desired
shape and hardened with a high-intensity light.
It is
also important to detect symptoms of
nerve damage after a tooth has been damaged. Notify your Dentist
immediately if you observe signs of:
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