Tooth Damage From Automotive Collisions And Suitable Corrective Cosmetic Applications
If you are hurt during a car accident, there are multiple injuries that you may sustain. Some of them can affect your teeth. Here are a few types of dental damage that may occur from the trauma of an automotive collision and a few cosmetic dental applications that can be used to restore the appearance of your teeth:
Corrective Devices for Teeth That Are Chipped or Broken
Crowns
Dental crowns are commonly used to cover teeth that are damaged from decay or trauma. Each crown encircles the natural crown of the covered tooth, providing structural support and cosmetic improvement. Often, to restore the look of healthy teeth, porcelain or porcelain-over-metal crowns are used because of their white color. The exact hue of the crown can be matched to that of your other natural teeth.
Veneers
Veneers can also be used to cover chips and cracks in a tooth. Each veneer is a thinly sliced piece of porcelain or resin that is affixed to the front of a tooth. Before a veneer is placed, a bit of tooth enamel is removed from the application surface to allow the veneer to match the natural alignment of the other teeth in the palate. After the veneer has been placed, the damage to the covered teeth is no longer visible. If Lumineers are used instead of traditional veneers, no tooth enamel has to be removed before the veneers are placed.
Composite Bonding
Dental bonding material is also appropriate for the restoration of chipped or broken teeth. The bonding material is made of a dental composite substance that is flexible enough to be pressed into place. Once the material is fashioned to conceal the crack or chip, it is hardened using a specialized light. Like crowns and veneers, the color of the bonding material can be matched to that of other teeth.
Veneers for Dental Darkening from Trauma
Dental discoloration that results from dental trauma does not respond to chemical bleaching agents. As a result, veneers are often suitable options for whitening teeth that have been permanently darkened due to automotive collision damage. The veneers can simultaneously cover structural damage as they whiten the look of the teeth. For the whitest color, instead of matching the color of the veneers to other teeth in the mouth, the whitest shade can be selected for the veneers.
Orthodontic Appliances for Shifted Teeth
Sometimes a blow from an auto accident can cause the teeth to shift out of place. Even though the teeth are not broken or discolored, they may still be unsightly due to their misalignment. Orthodontic options, such as clear plastic aligners or braces, can be used to re-position the teeth.
To learn more ways to treat cosmetic dental issues that are caused by automotive accidents, schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist at a clinic like Smudde Family Dentistry Inc/Meredeth Gray DDS in your area.
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