{"id":1144,"date":"2023-11-01T17:21:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2023-12-19T17:24:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T17:24:28","slug":"hopeful-healing-can-my-chipped-tooth-repair-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/01\/hopeful-healing-can-my-chipped-tooth-repair-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"Hopeful Healing: Can My Chipped Tooth Repair Itself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Large model tooth covered in fractures on a gray background\" class=\"wp-image-1145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AdobeStock_352232709-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Try though you might, you can\u2019t plan when an accident will occur, and your teeth are no exception. There are many ways you might sustain an injury, whether you bit into something hard and cracked your tooth or took a blow to the face that chipped one. If the damage doesn\u2019t constitute an emergency, you may be tempted to wait to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/pecan-dallas-dentist.html\">call your dentist<\/a>. You might figure you can live with the inconvenience of a broken tooth because it\u2019ll eventually heal itself, right? Unfortunately, that\u2019s not usually the case. Keep reading to learn more about why it\u2019s important to visit your dentist as soon as you\u2019re able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can My Tooth Repair Itself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many patients wonder if their broken tooth can mend itself. If your tooth has a minimal crack on the surface, over time it may heal through remineralization. This simply refers to the healing process in which the enamel of your tooth is reinforced by nutrients found in saliva or by using products with fluoride. As the outer layer is strengthened, it can fill in a minor flaw. Otherwise, no, your tooth will not regrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you\u2019re not a qualified professional, you can\u2019t fully determine the extent of the damage. You wouldn\u2019t want to assume it was a hairline fracture and risk additional problems by skipping a dental visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Does a Chipped Tooth Require Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only your dentist has the experience and instruments necessary to identify the harm done to propose possible treatments. That means if you have a chipped tooth, it\u2019s important to see them sooner rather than later. The structure of your pearly white has been compromised, and toxic bacteria can enter through the break. These germs can thrive and infect the tender pulp inside which can lead to more complicated problems. Your dentist won\u2019t want to risk it and will probably try to schedule your appointment right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Possible Treatments for a Chipped Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist can offer potential solutions once they\u2019ve examined your mouth and determined the extent of the injury. If it\u2019s a small chip then dental bonding or a veneer may be sufficient to cover the problem, protect your tooth, and rebuild your grin\u2019s perfect appearance. If the tooth is severely broken, then you may need a root canal followed by a dental crown. In extreme cases, your pearly white may need to be removed and replaced altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, oral issues don\u2019t usually fix themselves and require your dentist\u2019s assistance. Call them today to start the process of restoring your smile to its former glory!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Bear Creek Family Dentistry, you and your family benefit from a team of general dentists and specialists who provide a full range of dental services. They\u2019re uniquely qualified and equipped to handle everything from standard checkups and cleanings to more complex procedures and restorations. They provide same-day emergency appointments so if you\u2019ve chipped a tooth you don\u2019t have to wait for relief. You\u2019re welcome to request an appointment at their Love Field Office on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/pecan-dallas-dentist.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (214) 350-5333.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Try though you might, you can\u2019t plan when an accident will occur, and your teeth are no exception. There are many ways you might sustain an injury, whether you bit into something hard and cracked your tooth or took a blow to the face that chipped one. If the damage doesn\u2019t constitute an emergency, you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hopeful Healing: Can My Chipped Tooth Repair Itself? | Bear Creek Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many patients with a broken tooth assume it will mend itself in time, but that\u2019s not usually the case. 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