What Can Damage Boise Dental Fillings & Crowns

Here at Summit Dental, our goal is to ensure our every one of our Treasure Valley patients has a smile that’s healthy and beautiful. It’s something we take great pride in, and it’s helped us build a strong reputation for dental care in Boise, Idaho.

We use the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry techniques and procedures to help address tooth and gum problems. Sometimes, however, issues do arise with restorative treatments. With that in mind, we’d like to provide you with what you should do if you find yourself with a damaged dental filling or crown.

Resolving Damaged Restorations

When you have a dental filling or crown that is damaged, it can lead to a wide variety of problems. For example, a damaged restoration equals a weakened tooth structure, making additional injury or decay more likely. Even more, a damaged restoration can cause pain or make eating or speaking more difficult. A damaged restoration can even increase your risk for an infection if you’re not careful.

Sports Injuries

Sports of any type can cause serious injuries if you don’t take necessary precautions. In addition to a chipped or knocked out a tooth, these kind of physical activities can also cause damage to dental restorations. That’s why it’s important to wear proper masks and mouthguards to ensure you are protected.

Accidental Trauma

If you have a serious accident such as a slip, fall, or vehicle collision, you may end up with a damaged restoration. This is particularly true if you experience a direct blow to your mouth.

Eating Hard Or Chewy Foods

Damaged restorations can happen to the best of us when we eat or bite down on hard or chewy foods. This can include partially or unpopped popcorn kernels or gummy/taffy candy. If you accidentally bite down on something that’s hard, it can do major damage to your teeth. The same goes for using your teeth as tools to open packages, etc. Placing all that stress on your teeth can prove disastrous for your restorations.

Grinding Your Teeth

Most people who grind their teeth do so in their sleep. When this occurs, teeth clench, shift, and press against each other in such a way it can cause wear and tear to your restorations. Grinding can also damage regular teeth which is why it’s important to seek the help of your Boise dentist for proper mouthguards if you grind your teeth at night.

Wear & Tear

While restorations like fillings and crowns are quite durable, they are still susceptible to wear and tear over time. At some point, they will have to be restored or replaced by your Boise dentist.

Fixing Dental Restorations

With today’s advancements in modern dentistry, the repair or replacement of a dental filling or crown is rather straightforward. Any old or damaged restoration will be removed by your Boise dentist allowing for a new restoration to be placed. Depending on the type of restoration and the materials used, you will want to discuss your options during the consultation process.

Summit Dental Group

For more information about fixing Boise dental restorations and restoring the health and wellness of your smile, contact Summit Dental Group at (208) 314-2275 today. Our experienced team of dental professionals is here to help improve your overall health and wellness.