So you have a tooth that is fractured. You decide to give me a visit.

Let's consider the process I would routinely undertake and also ponder the main points in the remedy process that may be of interest.

At the outset, I check your overall oral hygiene. This will determine whether or not you qualify for a Richmond dental crown placement. I will establish whether or not your gums are in good shape. Healthy gums let me know that your jaw bones are in good shape as well. Having healthy jaw bones indicates that the root of your tooth, despite the fact that it is wounded, will still be intact and anchored.

Healthy gums don't bleed profusely. They aren't sore when I tap or push them.

Some dentists, who don't make the right analysis, will continue putting on the dental crown without taking a close look at the jawbones. If they make such a boo-boo, then they damage the jaw itself. And the crown won't stay fixed to the jaw for any length of time.

Once I have considered the state of your mouth, I sand off the edges of your rough tooth. I might have to strip off some of the enamel on your tooth, so the dental crown will fit accurately. Subsequent to this, I will install a temporary crown to protect your tooth against sensitivity.

If the nerve root has already been damaged even before you went to the office, then this will probably cause your tooth to be sensitive. When that happens, a root canal would be mandatory. We would have to complete this before we can prep the tooth. So taking time to fastidiously study the tooth is a good idea. An x-ray helps avoid tooth removal.

Although you might not have arrived at the office with an injured nerve, during the appointment, dentists may file away too much material. If they perforate the dentine or the internal area of a tooth, then the nerve could end up being revealed. This will end in excessive sensitivity.

You should feel free to seek out a second opinion once I've consulted with you. I am sensitive to your sensitivity, and always want what is best for you.