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The experience of a child breaking a front tooth is almost always a traumatic experience for both the child and parents alike.  New bonding techniques and materials now allow teeth to be beautifully restored to a nearly-new condition.

Depending on the size and location of the fracture, it is sometimes wise to restore the tooth in two appointments.  On the first appointment your Dentist bonds an insulating base to the tooth.  This protects the nerve and reduces sensitivity.

On the second appointment, if the tooth has been symptom-free, your Dentist will first roughen the surface of the tooth and apply a conditioning gel.  Then a tooth-colored material called resin is placed, sculpted to the desired
shape and hardened with a high-intensity light.  

It is also important to detect symptoms of nerve damage after a tooth has been damaged.  Notify your Dentist immediately if you observe signs of:

• Discoloration
• Changes in your child's eating or sleeping habits
• Any new swelling, looseness, or pain (especially sensitivity to cold)
• Any sign of abscesses or gum boils next to the tooth

Bonded restorations generally last three to seven years and is a great way to restore a broken tooth. The final result is a strong, natural-looking tooth.

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