What do I do if I have a chipped tooth?
Chipped teeth can happen to any patient. Even patients with healthy teeth can expereice a chipped tooth. Dr. Deborah King is a highly skilled dentist in Buckhead, GA. Dr. King offers a full range of cosmetic and general dentistry services to correct chipped or fractured teeth. In advanced cases, chipped teeth may lead to tooth loss.
In the event of a missing tooth, Dr. King may recommend restorative dentistry options such as dental implants to restore missing teeth. Dr. King will work with you one on one to identify the reason for your chipped tooth and recommend the best solution to restore health, beauty, and function to your natural smile.
Treating A Chipped Tooth in Buckhead, GA
As noted, Dr. King will perform a full examination of the teeth to determine the size, location, and severity of damage to the tooth. Depending on the results of the comprehensive examination, Dr. King may recommend dental bonding, dental crowns, or porcelain veneers to address the damaged teeth.
Dental bonding: Dental bonding using a tooth-colored material to address misshapen teeth, gapped teeth, damaged teeth, and chipped teeth. Dental bonding is a quick and effective solution for teeth with minor to moderate damage. Dental bonding can typically be completed in one visit to our Buckhead, GA dental office.
Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers are one of the most natural looking cosmetic treatment. Porcelain veneers can be used to correct damaged teeth, discolored teeth, chipped teeth, and crooked teeth. Dr. King will work with you to determine if porcelain veneers are right for you. Porcelain veneers are considered a permanent restoration, so it is important that patients explore all their options before deciding to receive porcelain veneers.
Dental Crowns: Dental crowns cap the damaged portion of the tooth. Dr. King can custom design dental crowns that blend naturally with your smile.
Schedule An Appointment
To learn more about your treatment options for chipped teeth, contact our Buckhead, GA dental office. Dr. King can work with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. To schedule an appointment, call or schedule an appointment online.
