Realistic Replacements for Broken & Missing Teeth

If your tooth has been severely fractured from an accident, chewing on hard objects or the deterioration of old dental work, let Dr. Sajoo take every last step to save the tooth. In cases where the broken part of the tooth is bleeding or exposing nerve tissue, our first response is to place you under our emergency care. Once stabilized, our staff will likely prepare a root canal treatment to remove the exposed nerve. This is followed by the placement of porcelain crowns to restore the tooth to a natural appearance.

In some cases, severe fractures may require periodontal surgery before a crown can be placed. This will help remove some bone that enables sufficient space for crown placement.

Should an extraction be necessary, our team is prepared to restore your missing teeth with dental implants. This state-of-the-art approach allows for a prosthetic tooth to be implanted directly into the jawbone in order for the tooth to function normally. In the event that you allowed a missing tooth to go untreated, these implant techniques are highly recommended to avoid alignment and jaw joint problems. Without this procedure, you risk distorting your natural facial features with a sunken and more aged appearance.

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the procedure of choice for replacing missing teeth. Especially since adjacent teeth are not needed to support the dental implant, these devices typically cost less and function better than traditional bridgework. They also prevent the bone loss and gum recession that may occur with both bridgework and dentures. Moreover, dental implants function very similar to your natural teeth. i.e., They avoid some of the discomforts of dentures including poor fit, gum irritation and pain from nerve compression. Finally, dental implants help prevent deterioration of the jawbone so your face retains its natural shape and appearance.

To find out more about these restoration alternatives, we encourage you to take advantage of our free initial consultation.