A Cosmetic Dentist Can Fix Your Teeth After a Sports Injury

Sports injuries are among the most common accidents that affect your teeth, but a cosmetic dentist can fix your smile if an accident occurs. According to statistics gathered by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, accidents during sports are responsible for six times as many facial or teeth injuries as work accidents. Sports accidents are also responsible for three times as many injuries as violent fights or traffic accidents. These statistics grow every year as athletics grows in popularity.

Even though wearing proper protective mouthguards is becoming more of a requirement, many athletes and children still do not comply. Nearly 50 percent of children are likely to sustain a tooth injury during childhood, many of which are attributed to sports-related activities. If you or your child sustains a mouth injury while playing sports, a cosmetic dentist in our office can restore the damaged teeth.

When you need a teeth repair or replacement, don't entrust the procedure to just anyone. A cosmetic dentist is trained specifically to enhance the appearance of your smile and knows exactly how to do that in the safest, most effective, and most affordable way. Continue reading to learn more about some of the cosmetic improvement options we offer to restore or replace teeth after a sports injury.

Composite Bonding: Bonding is tooth-colored composite resin material that is attached to the teeth to improve their appearance and strength. Bonding is a great option from a cosmetic dentist if you have chipped or cracked a tooth. Dental bonding is affordable, requires little tooth preparation, and can be accomplished in a fast treatment period.

Dental Veneers: Dental veneers are hard, thin porcelain or composite shells that are tooth-colored, and they can mask many dental imperfections. Veneers are great if the sports injury has damaged front teeth, and you do not want a tooth replacement or a crown.

Crowns: Crowns are used to cover damaged or decayed teeth. Crowns encompass the entire tooth, so they are a great option if your tooth has cracked and is now susceptible to decay and/or further damage. We can provide attractive, tooth-colored crowns that are durable and increase the functionality of your teeth.

Dental Bridges: If your tooth has been knocked out due to a sports injury, we can replace it with a dental bridge. A cosmetic dentist in our office will cover two of your strong, healthy teeth with crowns that will attach to a prosthetic tooth and hold it in place in the gap left by your missing tooth.

Dental Implants: Implants are the most permanent replacement option if your tooth has been knocked out, but the procedure may take a few months to reach completion. A titanium rod will be placed in your jawbone to fuse with the bone and act as an artificial tooth root. The structure will be covered with a tooth-colored crown when it is ready.

We can also provide you with tooth shaping and contouring if a small chip has occurred. A cosmetic dentist in our office can perform any of these treatments and more to fix your tooth after a sports injury or injury of any kind. It is important to have your tooth repaired as soon as possible to protect it and surrounding teeth from more damage.