Dental cap replacement pros and cons

Dental Cap Replacement Pros and Cons?

Running your tongue over a chipped bonded tooth is one of the most frustrating feelings in the world. That tiny jagged edge constantly catches your lip.

Here is what you need to do right away.

Don’t reach for super glue. People actually ask me that! Glue in your mouth is toxic, tastes horrible, and ruins whatever enamel is underneath.

Just call your dental clinic and tell them you want to compare the pros and cons of replacing your cap. Our team can usually see you pretty quickly.

What happens during the repair in the chair?

When you get into the chair, the dentist takes a look. If the rest of the bonding is still stuck on tight, they don’t have to drill the whole tooth down. They grab a little burr, rough up the chipped area so the new stuff sticks, and put on some blue etching gel. That gel cleans the microscopic pores on the tooth.

After rinsing that off, they brush on adhesive, shine the blue curing light on it, and then pat on a tiny lump of fresh composite. They shape it with a little plastic spatula to match the ridges of your tooth. Once that’s cured with the light, they polish it down with sanding discs until it feels silky smooth again.

You’re in and out in maybe twenty to thirty minutes, and the entire visit is completely painless.

How do you protect your new repair?

To protect that brand-new corner from breaking again, you have to break bad chewing habits. Stop tearing open mail with your teeth. Don’t crunch hard ice.

If you grind your jaw late at night, talk with your clinician about getting a slim mouthguard made.

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