Effective Treatment Options for Repairing Cracked Teeth

If you have a cracked tooth or damaged teeth within the smile, getting treatment from a dental provider is the first step in the right direction! A fracture in a tooth can leave it at risk for potential issues over time, including infection and further damage. Depending on the severity of your specific situation and cracked tooth, several treatment options are available to restore the natural tooth and protect it from further harm.

3D Cracked Teeth

Tooth resorption refers to the process in which the body breaks down and resorbs the hard tissues of a tooth, including the dentin and cementum. This condition can occur for various reasons, such as trauma, inflammation, or orthodontic treatment. If left untreated, tooth resorption can lead to the destruction of the tooth structure and potentially result in tooth loss. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment by a dental professional are essential to preserve the affected tooth and maintain oral health.

What are the best options for repairing a cracked tooth or Resorption?

If you have a fractured tooth, calling the dentist for an appointment is the best way to start the treatment process. If you need to speak with an endodontist for root canal therapy, call Marina Endodontics at (562) 600-4305 to request a consultation and evaluation to determine if you are a candidate.

Understanding root resorption and endodontic tooth resorption treatment

Tooth resorption refers to the loss of dental hard tissues, specifically dentin and cementum. There are different types of tooth resorption, and they can occur for various reasons. Untreated this will result in losing your tooth.

Why does endodontic resorption happen?

Dr. Ahmed Sadek and his team at Marina Endodontics find that like with most other situations there are several contributing factors that may cause resorption in adults. In some instances, it may be triggered by trauma or overly aggressive treatment. Other times, the reason is unknown, but treatment needs to be addressed to save a natural tooth from extraction or loss.

Treatment for endodontic resorption

To save a tooth that has resorption, a root preservation procedure is performed which may also include root canal therapy. This procedure is performed by a skilled endodontist such as Dr. Sadek to avoid removing and replacing the natural tooth.

How do I know if I need tooth resorption treatment?

Most of the time teeth that have resorption are asymptomatic. Sometimes it may be partially identified by a general dentist who sees something that looks strange on a dental x-ray letting the patient know and referring them to a specialist. Call Dr. Ahmed Sadek and his team at Marina Endodontics of Long Beach, CA, (562) 600-4305 to request an appointment. Our office is conveniently located at 6511 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite G3 and serving patients in and around Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Belmont Heights, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Orange, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Westwood, Whittier, Downey, Lakewood, Fountain Valley, Bixby Knolls, Cerritos, Carson, Bellflower, Huntington Beach, California.