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Frontal toothed tooth: what you can do

Frontal toothed tooth: what you can do

Accidents happen, and when these accidents involve your mouth, they can sometimes lead to a cracked front tooth. Taking a big bite on frozen food, taking an elbow during a basketball game or stumbling on an uneven sidewalk can naturally put your front teeth, or incisors, at risk.

If your front tooth has cracked, it is important to go to the dentist - it can be difficult to determine its location and severity on its own, according to the American Dental Association (ADA) some cracks, known as cracks, are superficial and usually do not require treatment. Others, however, extend beyond the gum line and usually require replacement of the tooth.

Dental Adhesive

A dentist can do some things to restore a cracked front tooth. Dental adhesive, for example, usually involves a composite resin - which is made to look like the natural color of your tooth - to seal or fill the cracks. In comparison to other methods of treating a cracked tooth, this is the cheapest and requires the least number of dental visits. Although your dentist is able to repair your tooth using a dental adhesive in only one consultation, the material is not as strong as the others. Its brittleness makes it more suitable for teeth that do not receive much pressure during the bite, such as the front teeth according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Crown

If the crack is long or deep but does not reach the root or portion lower than the gum line, a crown may be best for a dental adhesive. Crowns are usually made of porcelain and function as a cover for the damaged tooth, allowing for a restoration or even an improvement in its shape. Your dentist may recommend applying a crown on the front tooth if there is not enough structure to use the dental adhesive. You will need to spend a little more time in your dentist's chair when you receive a crown to repair a cracked front tooth and will likely return for multiple consultations. However, since the crown is longer lasting than the dental adhesive, you can expect it to last longer with proper home care.

Root canal

Some cracks affect not only the exterior of the tooth, also its interior. If the crack is deep enough to reach the pulp of your tooth, located beneath the enamel and dentin layers, you may need root canal treatment to remove the inflamed pulp and save the tooth. When this procedure in the root canal is performed to treat a cracked tooth, the dentist will cover the crown-treated tooth soon after. While the idea may sound intimidating, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) says the process is similar to that of restoration. And, today, it is relatively comfortable.

Implants

A cracked tooth can not be treated once the crack reaches below the gum line, according to the AAE. This means that your dentist will need to remove the tooth, but it does not mean that you will be left with an empty space in your mouth. A dental surgeon may install an implant in your jaw to replace the root of the tooth. This implant is then covered by a crown, so it looks as much as possible with your tooth.

No matter how you and your dentist will decide to treat a cracked frontal tooth, it is important to take care of it after treatment. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste such as Colgate Total 12® will protect your restored tooth from decay. You should also check with your dentist regularly to make sure that your dental adhesive, crown, or implant remain in good condition.


Piercing of tongue and dental flaws

Piercing of tongue and dental flaws

Parents and teens pay attention: researchers have found that people who wear tongue piercings with metallic buttons may not only be putting their oral health at risk but may also develop orthodontic problems. A study by the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry in New York followed a woman 26, who had developed a diastema (spacing between the teeth) over a period of seven years because the button of her tongue piercing was forcing up and against the anterior teeth.

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Shared toilet increases risk of toothbrush contamination, study says

Shared toilet increases risk of toothbrush contamination, study says

To get the results, toothbrushes were collected from students at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut (USA). Regardless of the storage method, at least 60% of the toothbrushes were contaminated with fecal coliforms. All the brushes were taken from students who shared toilets, at an average of 9.4 residents per bathroom.

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