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The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book<\/em>, the movie in which he co-starred, picked up the award for Best Motion Picture\u2014Musical or Comedy. But fans looking at the veteran actor’s big smile today might not realize that it once looked very different. A few years ago, an accident during the filming of The Two Towers<\/em> took a major chip out of Mortensen’s front tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That might be OK for some<\/em> movies (think The Hangover<\/em> or Dumb and Dumber<\/em>)\u2014but it’s not so great for everyday life. Fortunately, Mortensen visited a dentist promptly, and now his smile is picture-perfect. How was that accomplished? He didn’t say\u2026but generally, the best treatment for a chipped tooth depends on how much of the tooth’s structure is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the tooth has only a small chip or crack, it’s often possible to restore it via cosmetic bonding. This procedure can be done right in the dental office, frequently in a single visit. Here’s how it works: First the tooth is cleaned and prepared, and then a tooth-colored resin is applied to the area being restored. After it is cured (hardened) with a special light, additional layers may be applied to build up the missing structure. When properly cared for, a tooth restored this way can look good for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a longer-lasting restoration, veneers may be recommended. These are wafer-thin shells made of durable material (most often porcelain) that cover the front (visible) surfaces of teeth. Strong and lifelike, veneers can match the exact color of your natural teeth\u2014or give you the bright, high-wattage smile you’ve always wanted. No wonder they’re so popular in Hollywood! Because veneers are custom-made for you, getting them may require several office visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a chip or crack extends to the inner pulp of the tooth, a root canal procedure will be needed to keep the tooth from becoming infected\u2014a situation that could have serious consequences. But you shouldn’t fear a root canal! The procedure generally causes no more discomfort than filling a cavity (though it takes a little longer), and it can help save teeth that would otherwise be lost. After a root canal, a crown (cap) is generally needed to restore the visible part of the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a damaged tooth can’t be restored, it needs to be extracted (removed) and replaced. Today’s best option for tooth replacement is a dental implant\u2014a small, screw-shaped post inserted into the bone of your jaw that anchors a lifelike, fully functional crown. Implants require very little special care and can look great for many years, making them a top choice for tooth replacement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about chipped or damaged teeth, please contact our office<\/a> or schedule a consultation. You can read more in the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine articles \u201cArtistic Repair Of Front Teeth With Composite Resin<\/a>\u201d and \u201cPorcelain Veneers<\/a>.\u201d
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