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COVID-19 Office Updates We are re-opening Monday, May 4th. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office at 219-865-4095 Safety is always our number one focus. Our high standard of care ensures that your trust and safety are never compromised. COVID-19 Office Updates Read More
We are re-opening Monday, May 4th. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office at 219-865-4095 Safety is always our number one focus. Our high standard of care ensures that your trust and safety are never compromised. |
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• | Your teeth have been seriously damaged. Usually, cracked or chipped teeth can be restored with dental crowns. However, if the damage extends below the gum line (below where the base of the crown reaches) this solution becomes ineffective. This is because bacteria can still sneak inside the tooth under the gum line. A shattered tooth is also beyond the assistance of a dental crown. |
• | Your tooth has experienced significant decay. Cavities are typically restored with fillings. If you have an exceptionally large cavity or multiple cavities on the same tooth, fillings only compromise the tooth, putting it at risk for shattering. A severely decayed tooth will also not be able to support a crown. |
• | Tooth impaction. An impacted tooth is one that cannot emerge properly through the gums. It is common with wisdom teeth, although any tooth can be impacted. Impacted teeth can cause serious pain and can damage adjacent teeth. |
• | Overcrowding. Overcrowding can cause a significant number of issues, including bruxism, uneven tooth wear and more. Orthodontics is typically used to correct overcrowding, but teeth sometimes need to be extracted to create space. |
• | You have a compromised immune system. If your immune system is compromised, a tooth at risk for infection will be extracted as a preventative measure. |