While a broken or chipped tooth is typically indicative of a dental emergency, sometimes cracks can occur without your knowledge until it becomes infected or causes discomfort, aching, or sensitivity. In many cases, the structure can be saved with restorative treatment if the concern is acted upon in an efficient manner. With the help of bonding and contouring, your Astoria, NY dentist at Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS can help you save your natural tooth and restore its overall structure.
Addressing Cracks
For many people, a smile is one of the first things one notices about others, meaning that a significant amount of confidence is tied to how happy a person is with their grin. Because of this, a single blemish or even multiple can drastically impact how one feels about their grin, causing a decrease in confidence and even anxiety from smiling or taking photos. Fortunately, cracks and other blemishes can be addressed with the cosmetic process of dental bonding and contouring.
The process of cosmetic bonding consists of utilizing a composite resin in the form of a malleable material to cover imperfections. It can be utilized to fill the space between a minor crack in a tooth, cover a chipped section, and even offer a solution to difficult stains that cannot be removed with teeth whitening alone. Once the material is placed, your dentist will carefully but thoroughly shape it so as to mimic the naturally-occurring textures of each tooth and provide an even finish. For more information about this process, contact our team today.
When Chips cause Unevenness
Another difficulty individuals experience is when a chipped structure, however slight, causes overall unevenness in an otherwise symmetric smile. As a solution to this, your Astoria, NY dentist can gently buff small amounts of your tooth enamel in a process known as tooth contouring to reestablish an even appearance. The composite resin used in bonding can be applied to the missing area of the chipped tooth and shaped to match the length of the surrounding teeth. If you contain gaps in-between structures, this process can be utilized to extend the shape of each tooth to provide a fuller cosmetic complexion.
A Natural Appearance
Not only can the composite resin material effectively conceal a variety of blemishes and imperfections, but it can also do so without noticeable detection. The material can be shade-matched to the natural color of the rest of your teeth, providing a near seamless appearance that others will not be able to notice from a distance.
Learn More
Nothing is worse than being a minor blemish away from an otherwise perfect grin, and your dentist at Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS is here to help. Contact our Astoria, NY office by calling (718) 728-8320 to learn how dental bonding and contouring can benefit you.
