So you have a broken tooth. You schedule a visit to my office.

Let's examine the process I would usually undertake and also dwell on the crucial points in the care process that may be of interest.

At the beginning, I observe your level of total oral hygiene. This will determine whether or not you qualify for a Gilbert dental crown placement. I will establish whether or not there is anything wrong with your gums. Healthy gums are an indication that your jaw bones are also in good health. Having healthy jaw bones indicates that the root of your tooth, however impaired, will nevertheless be in one piece and attached.

Healthy gums don't hemorrhage. They are not tender when I touch or poke them.

Some dentists, who don't make the right analysis, will proceed with dental crown placement without checking the jawbones first. If they make this big blunder, then the jaw can be injured. The crown won't stay fastened to the jawbones for any period of time to speak of.

Once I have examined your oral state of affairs, I smooth out the edges of your damaged tooth. I might need to get rid of some of the enamel, so the dental crown will fit accurately. Subsequently, I will put in an impermanent dental crown to safeguard your tooth from twinging.

If the nerve root has already been damaged previous to your visiting my office, then this will lead to tooth sensitivity. A root canal would be necessary in this case. This has to be done before the prepping of the tooth. So thorough initial examination of the tooth is really needed. Having an x-ray will help us steel clear of taking out your tooth.

Even if the nerve wasn't previously harmed, during your dental consultation, dentists may sand away too much enamel. If they make a hole in the dentine or the inner part of a tooth, then the nerve might be exposed. This will result in acute sensitivity.

You can feel absolutely free to get a second opinion after you come to see me. I am responsive to your sensitivity, and want you to make the best decision for you.