Dentist - Scottsdale
3226 North Miller Rd Suite 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-421-0113

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Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth

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Dr. Sadlon and his staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

 

DR SADLON'S DENTAL BLOG

Please click the link on the home page to access Dr Sadlon's blog for the practice. Dr Sadlon will be discussing some of the most common questions he gets from his patients about their dental condition. In addition, he will be picking timely issues in Dentistry to keep patients aware of the latest advances in the field. Any comments or questions are welcome! Enjoy!



Special thin laminates, called veneers, can often be used to correct discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth. Veneers can also be used to close unsightly gaps between teeth. Stronger types of veneers made of porcelain, also called composite veneers, typically last longer because they are bonded to the tooth.

Another process called bonding can accomplish some of the same things, but it does not last as long. Material that looks much like the enamel on your teeth is used during a bonding procedure. The material is shaped to the tooth, and when it becomes hard it is polished.

In addition, dental contouring and reshaping can correct chipped, cracked, crooked, or even overlapping teeth. This procedure can alter the shape, length, or position of teeth.