The myth of the tooth fairy is that she slips money under the pillow in exchange for a baby tooth the child has left there after it fell out. Dentists don’t replace these teeth, which must fall out for the adult teeth to grow in. However, older kids and teenagers commonly need assistance from a Cosmetic Dentist in Elk Grove Village for something that has happened to impair their beautiful smile.
Replacing Missing Teeth
Youngsters are the dental patients most likely to have teeth knocked out, chipped, or broken. They may need a Cosmetic Dentist in Elk Grove Village to provide them with a fixed or removable bridge to replace one or more adult teeth. Eventually, they may be able to receive dental implants, but the mouth has to grow to its full, adult size first.
Covering Damaged Teeth
A dentist might cover a chipped tooth with a porcelain veneer. This thin device is adhered to the front of the tooth and makes it look normal again. If a broken tooth can be saved, a dentist may cover it with a veneer or a crown. Crowns cover the entire tooth. Both choices require the dentist to grind away some of the natural teeth.
Dealing with Nerve Damage
These types of problems often are caused by a hard impact on the mouth. The nerve usually is irreparably damaged, necessitating a root canal procedure. After significant nerve damage, the tooth usually turns dark. Even if there is no other cosmetic damage to the tooth, the young person typically would want it covered so his or her smile looks normal.
Whitening Treatment
Some teenagers may be distressed if their teeth are not as white as those of celebrities they admire or especially if other kids they know have whiter teeth. In general, dentists prefer to wait until the young person is 16, 17, or 18 before performing whitening treatments. The teeth may have become a bit stained if the teenager has already begun drinking coffee, black tea, or a lot of red or purple fruit juices.
You can contact Brian Homann, DDS, P.C. to ask for an initial appointment.
