A Chip off the Old Tooth CHIPPED AND BROKEN TEETH
A chipped tooth can happen in the blink of an eye. From biting into a piece of candy to taking a hockey puck to the mouth, teeth break for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, you may not even know a tooth has been broken until someone else points it out. In the event that you do chip or crack a tooth, the first course of action you should take is to schedule a dental appointment. While chipped teeth may not be all that painful, they are uncomfortable. Sometimes they even make eating difficult. Left untreated, a broken tooth can also lead to infection. To limit pain, take ibuprofen. A piece of wax paraffin or gum will help keep any sharp edges of your tooth from cutting your tongue. You should avoid eating, but if you can’t, stick to soft foods. You can also buy temporary dental cement if you’re on vacation and cannot get an appointment for an extended period of time.
Once we take a look at the damage, we can make an assessment on the best course of treatment. If the breakage is caused by the decay of the tooth or an old filling, we might recommend upgrading to a modern filling or removing the tooth entirely. For breaks and cracks, treatment may not be required. Your tooth may simply need polishing or a basic cosmetic filling. Deeper cracks, however, where the nerve is exposed, will often require a root canal and a crown.
Regardless of the severity of your break or chip, we can help. While a chipped tooth may feel like a big deal, modern dentistry is more than equipped to deal with it.
DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART
• Dental Care Team:
• Ridgepointe Dental: The Colony, Texas May 20, 2017 • Renaissance Dental Group of Columbus: Columbus, Indiana May 20, 2017 • Dr. Douglas J. Snyder: Elkhart, Indiana May 20, 2017 • Cedar Village Dentistry: Mason, Ohio May 20, 2017 • Mid County Dental Associates: Largo, Florida May 20, 2017 • Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: Naples, Florida May 20, 2017 • Bradford Family Dentistry: Bradford, Ontario May 26, 2017 • Altoona Smiles: Altoona, Iowa May 30, 2017 • Advanced Dental Care of Springfield: Springfield, Illinois June 2, 2017 • Dr. Younes Dental Care Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry: Trenton, Ontario June 2, 2017 • Hagerstown Smiles Dental Care: Hagerstown, Maryland June 3, 2017 • Dr. Raja Sandhu: Prescott, Ontario June 3, 2017
Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Grand Blanc, Michigan May 12, 2017 • Hudsonville Dental Associates: Grand Rapids, Michigan May 12, 2017 • Key Dental Group: Madison, Mississippi May 12, 2017 • Longwood Dental: Brookline, Massachusetts May 13, 2017 • Grand Haven Dental Care: Grand Haven, Michigan May 13, 2017 • Taylor Street Dental: Springfield, Massachusetts May 13, 2017 • Navarro Dental Center: Corsicana, Texas May 13, 2017 • Jackson County Dental: Seymour, Indiana May 19, 2017 • Media Dental Associates: Media,
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced • 1 large onion, diced • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile (optional) • ¼ teaspoon salt • 2 ½ cups water • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes • 4 teaspoons lime juice • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oil in large pot. Add sweet potato and onion and cook until onion begins to soften. Add spices and salt and stir for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10-12 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender. 2. Add beans, tomato, and lime juice. Increase heat and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve.
Pennsylvania May 19, 2017 • Delafield Dental:
Delafield, Wisconsin May 19, 2017
• Keelan Dental:
Butler, Pennsylvania May 20, 2017 • North East Dental Arts: North East,
Pennsylvania May 20, 2017
Recipe inspired by eatingwell.com.
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