So you have a broken tooth. You make up your mind to see me.

Let's survey the course of action I would ordinarily follow and also dwell on the crucial points in the care process that may be of concern.

Initially, I study the total cleanliness of your mouth. This is to qualify you for eligibility for a Westland dental crown placement. I will be able to tell if your gums are in good shape. The state of the gums will tell me about the state of your jaw bones. As long as you have healthy jaw bones, the root of your tooth, even if it is hurt, will be safe and sound and affixed in spite of everything.

Healthy gums don't hemorrhage. They aren't sensitive when I pat or jab at them.

Some dentists, who make a wrong qualification, will carry on with the crown placement without scrutinizing the shape of the jawbones. If such a miscalculation is made, then the jaw can be injured. The tooth with the crown will not stay attached to the jaw bones for long.

After analyzing your oral condition, I sand off the edges of your rough tooth. I may need to remove a part of the enamel, so the crown will have a precise fit. Following this, I will mount a dental crown that's temporary to protect your tooth against sensitivity.

If your nerve root had been injured earlier previous to your visiting my office, then this might result in tooth sensitivity. A root canal would be essential in such a case. This should be finished before prepping the tooth. So taking time to fastidiously study the tooth is a good idea. An x-ray helps avoid tooth removal.

Although the nerve might not have been damaged, at some stage in the consultation, dentists can scour away too much of the outer tooth substance. If they perforate the dentine or the internal area of a tooth, then the nerve might end up bared. This will produce intense sensitivity.

You should feel free to seek out a second opinion after you visit my office. I am sensitive to your sensitivity, and just want you to have the best.