Your teeth extend deep into the socket structure of your gums. When untreated tooth decay penetrates the root of a tooth, the bacterial presence can invade deep into the gum structure. In time a serious infection can develop, including a pocket of infected tissues known as a dental abscess.

Have you ever heard that there are a few things you should consider trying if you’d like to keep your pearly whites strong and healthy? Would you be surprised to learn that brushing and flossing your pearly whites consistently will help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Other dental issues, including dry mouth, might also make you more susceptible to these problems.

Using your teeth as tools or nibbling on pencils and pens can potentially chip one of your teeth. This is even more likely to be an issue if you grind your teeth at night without the protection of a dental guard. Even if the chip doesn’t cause discomfort, you should still consider having it repaired at Lakeland Dental Care.

The compromised area of tooth enamel could eventually trap bacterial deposits, allowing a cavity to develop. This could distress the sensitive internal structures of the tooth in a short amount of time.

Sometimes Dr. Alex Abernathy can repair a small chip on a tooth with a simple filing made from amalgam metals or composite resin. These materials start out pliable. After Dr. Alex Abernathy prepares the surface of the tooth and applies the filling material, he will shape it to blend smoothly with the rest of the tooth enamel.

Then a special dental-grade ultraviolet light will be used to cure the filling and secure its bond with the tooth. With good oral hygiene practices, you can expect the filling to repair the chipped tooth for many years to come.

If you live in Jackson, Mississippi, and you’ve suffered a chipped tooth, you should not delay in calling 601-981-8166 to seek treatment from Dr. Alex Abernathy.