Page Summary
- Chipped or broken teeth can result from trauma, biting hard objects, decay, or weakened enamel, and may cause pain or sensitivity.
- Prompt evaluation is important to prevent infection, further damage, or worsening discomfort.
- Treatment options may include dental bonding, crowns, veneers, or extraction, depending on severity.
- Timewise Dental provides same-day emergency care to relieve pain and restore function quickly.
- Early treatment helps preserve your natural tooth and avoid more complex procedures later.
- Book a consultation to have your chipped or broken tooth evaluated and treated promptly.
Although it can be scary and sometimes painful, there are several options to repair or replace broken or chipped teeth. Cosmetic chips can often be repaired quickly, while more serious chips or breaks may require more serious treatments.
Cosmetic Fixes
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a simple way to fix a chipped, broken, cracked, or discolored tooth. It can also be used to fill in gaps between teeth or even out teeth that don’t line up. This procedure is so simple that it may not require an anesthetic and can be completed in one visit.
Dental bonding involves applying a tooth-colored resin to the targeted area. This resin is then cured with a UV light, and the entire process usually takes less than an hour.
Veneers
Dental veneers are porcelain covers that are attached to your permanent teeth. They can be used to repair a chipped or broken tooth, or they can be used cosmetically to make adjustments to your tooth’s shape, color, or size.
If you’re in pain
If you’re experiencing pain after breaking or chipping a tooth, you may need a more serious fix. We can sometimes perform a root canal, build up, and crown to repair the tooth. In other cases, a tooth extraction may be needed. If that’s the case, we can usually help improve the look of your smile with a bridge or a partial denture.
Dental implants might be the best long-term option if the damage is not repairable.
Regardless of your situation, a broken or chipped tooth is something you want to get looked at right away. Even if you’re not in pain, a chipped or broken tooth can quickly lead to more serious problems.