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During his former career as a professional footballer (that’s a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at \u201cbending\u201d a soccer ball. His ability to make the ball curve in mid-flight \u2014 to avoid a defender or score a goal \u2014 led scores of kids to try to \u201cbend it like Beckham.\u201d But just recently, while enjoying a vacation in Canada with his family, \u201cBecks\u201d tried snowboarding for the first time \u2014 and in the process, broke one of his front teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some fans worried that the missing tooth could be a \u201cred card\u201d for Beckham’s current modeling career\u2026 but fortunately, he headed straight to the dental office as soon as he arrived back in England. Exactly what kind of treatment is needed for a broken tooth? It all depends where the break is and how badly the tooth is damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a minor crack or chip, cosmetic bonding may offer a quick and effective solution. In this procedure, a composite resin, in a color custom-made to match the tooth, is applied in liquid form and cured (hardened) with a special light. Several layers of bonding material can be applied to re-construct a larger area of missing tooth, and chips that have been saved can sometimes be reattached as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When more tooth structure is missing, dental veneers may be the preferred restorative option. Veneers are wafer-thin shells that are bonded to the front surface of the teeth. They can not only correct small chips or cracks, but can also improve the color, spacing, and shape of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if the damage exposes the soft inner pulp of the tooth, root canal treatment will be needed to save the tooth. In this procedure, the inflamed or infected pulp tissue is removed and the tooth sealed against re-infection; if a root canal is not done when needed, the tooth will have an increased risk for extraction in the future. Following a root canal, a tooth is often restored with a crown (cap), which can look good and function well for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, a tooth may be knocked completely out of its socket; or, a severely damaged tooth may need to be extracted (removed). In either situation, the best option for restoration is a dental implant. Here, a tiny screw-like device made of titanium metal is inserted into the jaw bone in a minor surgical procedure. Over time, it fuses with the living bone to form a solid anchorage. A lifelike crown is attached, which provides aesthetic appeal and full function for the replacement tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how’s Beckham holding up? According to sources, \u201cDavid is a trooper and didn’t make a fuss. He took it all in his stride.” Maybe next time he hits the slopes, he’ll heed the advice of dental experts and wear a custom-made mouthguard\u2026If you have questions about restoring damaged teeth, please contact our office<\/a> to schedule a consultation<\/a>. You can read more in the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine articles \u201cTrauma and Nerve Damage to Teeth<\/a>\u201d and \u201cChildren’s Dental Concerns and Injuries<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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