How to cover a broken tooth

Broken teeth are common and occur for a number of different reasons. While they often cause no long-term problems, those with severe cases can experience pain, sensitivity, and possible changes in the structure of their smile.

Luckily, there are treatments available to prevent any further problems. However, they’re often expensive and take a long time to get right.

Today we’ll run through what’s classed as a broken tooth, the effects it can have on your oral health, and the available treatments. 

Broken teeth: What you need to know

Broken teeth come in all shapes and sizes. From minor cracks to clean breaks, they often appear as a result of sports injuries, knocks to the face, teeth grinding, or crunching down on hard food.

It’s advised you see a dentist as soon as it happens - if possible. The dentist can assess the severity of the break, checking how much of the nerve is exposed - if any - and if it’s caused damage to the surrounding teeth and gums, before acting accordingly.

Effects of broken teeth

Discomfort

Broken teeth can cause sharp pains if you bite down, sensitivity to hot and cold food and drink, and lasting toothache.

Experiencing this discomfort can make eating and speaking difficult. It also makes it harder to relax, with many patients finding it difficult to sleep because of the pain.

Swelling

As the patient is more at risk of developing an infection in the affected tooth, swelling around the gums is common. If left untreated, it can lead to abscesses and swollen lymph nodes.

Bad breath

Without medical attention and proper treatment, infections can cause bad breath - which is never pleasant.

This can lead to a huge decrease in confidence, resulting in those affected hiding their smile and further decreasing their quality of life.

What to do if you have a broken tooth

If you have a broken tooth, it’s advised you visit your dentist as soon as you can.

They’ll examine your gums for signs of inflammation, check the tooth to assess the severity of the break, and use dental X-rays to see if there is any damage to the surrounding area.

Depending on the impact it’s had on your oral health, your dentist will then recommend the most suitable treatment for you and your individual case.

Broken tooth treatment

After completing an assessment of your symptoms, you’ll be recommended one of the following treatments:

Dental bonding

For small-scale breaks, dental bonding is a tooth-coloured resin that can fill in the break and smooth over any sharp edges. This is most commonly offered to those with only minor cracks and chips, offering a natural look.

Dental crowns

Crowns are designed to strengthen a weakened tooth and protect a broken tooth from further damage and infection.

A porcelain or ceramic cap is secured over the broken tooth to add extra strength.

Veneers

Veneers are custom shells that cover the front of the tooth. They are used to enhance your smile and camouflage cosmetic flaws.

Surgical treatments

Broken teeth that go as deep as the tooth pulp are susceptible to infection. If this happens, a root canal is needed to remove any infection and restore the health of the tooth.

However, if the tooth discolours as a result, cosmetic methods are needed to improve the aesthetic.

Tooth extraction may also be recommended if the root is damaged. If you don’t want a gap, bridges or implants can be used in place of the removed tooth.

Affordable broken tooth treatment

While these dental techniques are proven and effective, they’re often expensive and time-consuming.

Luckily, there are much more affordable options that offer the same - if not better - results.

Clip-on veneers from instasmile provide a fuss-free and painless way to perfect your smile.

And the best part?

You don’t have to make any visits to the dentist. All impressions and eligibility assessments are done at home and online.

Why choose clip-on veneers?

Clip-on veneers are a quick and easy way to improve your smile and boost your confidence.

Quick

Clip-on veneers are one of the fastest ways of enhancing the look of your smile. Taking just 15 days to arrive at your door (10 if you select express manufacturing) one we receive and approve your impressions, you can enjoy your new lease of life almost instantly.

Affordable

Costing between £300 and £600 (depending on the style and whether you need them for your top, bottom, or both sets of teeth), you won’t find such an effective yet affordable way of disguising cracks, breaks, or any other dental insecurities you have.

Cover a multitude of dental insecurities

If you were to go to the dentist for corrective work, it’s likely you’d need to have a combination of treatments to get the smile you want.

Clip-on veneers, however, are a one-stop shop for correcting cosmetic problems with your teeth. From broken teeth to misalignment, you can achieve your dream smile without undergoing treatment after treatment in the dental chair.

Improve confidence

Many people struggle with their self-esteem if they don’t like the way their smile looks. This may sound frivolous at first, but struggling with the way a part of you looks can cause major problems with quality of life.

With clip-on veneers to restore the appearance of their smile, damaged teeth should no longer stop those affected from socialising with friends or saying yes to first dates.

Pain-free

Struggling with the look of your smile, but don’t want to go through the pain that comes with dental treatments?

Clip-on veneers are custom-made to your exact measurements, meaning they’ll sit perfectly on your teeth, without digging into your gums or moving out of place

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