An experienced dentist can determine whether a tooth can be saved. Criteria may include the nature of a tooth break (split vs. straight across) and the extent of damage. It’s also difficult or impossible to save a tooth broken below the gumline.
If we can save a tooth, we typically treat it and then cap it with a dental crown to restore strength. In some cases, a same-day dental crown may be appropriate.
When Your Tooth Cannot Be Saved
The dentist will assess your tooth carefully and take measures to save it when appropriate. However, if your tooth cannot be saved, we strongly encourage tooth replacement.
Without tooth replacement, you risk:
- Tooth Migration
- Bite Misalignment
- Difficulty Chewing
- Jawbone Loss
Your Edwardsville, IL, dentist offers dental implants, including all-on-x. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root planted in the jawbone. We later cap it with a dental crown.
For all-on-x, we surgically place six or fewer implants to secure an entire arch of restoration teeth to the jaw.
Aside from dental implants, we offer fixed dental bridges, secured to healthy teeth via dental crowns.
Contact Your Dentist in Edwardsville, IL
To learn more or to book your consultation with the dentist, call us today to get started.