How to restore chipped teeth?

When our teeth are chipped, have abnormal color or are damaged in shape due to various reasons, we need to perform tooth restoration.

You know, tooth restoration is actually like putting a new piece of clothing on the teeth or repairing its small wounds.

Lost teeth are prone to food residue accumulation, breeding bacteria and causing oral diseases. After repair, the teeth can not only restore their original appearance, but more importantly, they can also restore their chewing function and protect oral health!

Common tooth restoration methods

Composite resin restoration

This is a method of using composite resin materials to repair tooth defects. Its advantages are natural color, realistic shape, and simple and quick repair process. However, composite resin restoration also has some disadvantages, such as its low wear resistance and strength, easy wear and discoloration. Therefore, this restoration method is suitable for repairing small defects or cosmetic restoration of front teeth.

Veneer repair

Veneer restoration is to stick a thin layer of porcelain or composite resin on the surface of the teeth to improve the appearance and shape of the teeth. Its advantages are good appearance and little damage to the teeth. However, veneer restoration requires grinding off a part of the tooth surface, which will cause certain damage to the teeth and is expensive. Therefore, it is suitable for cases where there are slight defects or abnormal color on the tooth surface.

All-ceramic tooth restoration

All-ceramic tooth restoration is a method of repairing tooth defects by using all-ceramic materials to make crowns. Its advantages are good appearance, high biocompatibility, and little damage to teeth. In addition, all-ceramic tooth restoration can also avoid the problems of metal allergies and gum discoloration to a certain extent.

Inlay Restoration

Toothbrush: Only a health toothbrush that meets the requirements of oral hygiene can work. An electric toothbrush is also a good choice. The slight vibration produced by its high-speed rotation can not only promote blood circulation in the oral cavity, but also has a massage effect on the gum tissue.

In general, the purpose of tooth restoration is to restore the appearance and function of teeth and protect oral health. When choosing a restoration method, we need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of various restoration methods and the applicable population according to our specific situation and needs!

Things to note when restoring teeth

The main considerations for tooth restoration include the following aspects:

Dietary considerations

For a period of time after a tooth is repaired, you should avoid eating food that is too hot, too cold, or too hard to prevent irritation to the dental pulp or even causing the restoration to fall off.

It is recommended to choose mild liquid or semi-liquid food, such as millet porridge, lotus root starch, egg custard, etc. Try to avoid eating greasy, spicy and irritating foods to avoid getting angry and causing swollen and painful gums. Quit smoking and drinking to avoid adverse effects on teeth.

Oral Hygiene

Brush your teeth in the morning and evening, rinse your mouth after meals, and maintain oral hygiene. Use the correct brushing method when brushing your teeth to avoid excessive force that may cause restorations to fall off. Use auxiliary tools such as dental floss or water flossers to clean between teeth and prevent periodontal disease.

Pain Management

If you experience slight pain after tooth restoration, it is generally a normal reaction and you can observe it yourself. If the pain persists or worsens, you should seek medical help in time.

Regular inspection

After tooth restoration, regular oral examinations should be performed to understand the condition of the restoration and oral health. If there is any abnormality, it should be treated in time. For teeth with deep caries or caries in poor locations, a follow-up visit should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor so that problems can be discovered and treated in time.

other

If you need to have your teeth repaired during breastfeeding, you should do it under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the impact of the drug on the baby. If you experience tooth sensitivity after tooth repair, you can consult a doctor and take appropriate measures to alleviate it.

In short, dental restoration is one of the good ways to make up for tooth damage, and it is suitable for different people and different symptoms.

If you have read the above article and are still not sure which repair method is suitable for you, you can consider doing a repair check first!

The doctor will design a repair plan for you based on the examination results! It’s better to take action than to be moved!