Broken or Chipped Tooth

Dental-related accidents happen suddenly and the resulting injury can have a long-lasting impact on self-confidence and your dental health. A small or medium-sized chipped or cracked tooth can lead to pain from a cracked tooth or crooked front teeth. If you’ve suffered a dental injury resulting in a cracked tooth, call our emergency dentists at Emergency Dental Center to have the cracked or crooked tooth repair on the same day.  Our dentists specialize in fixing cracked teeth, crooked teeth, or a tooth that is broken. We understand a cracked tooth is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment to save the tooth and prevent the loss of a front tooth. Call our office immediately and our dentist will see you immediately. Don’t let an untreated cracked tooth result in tooth loss and an unnecessary and painful tooth replacement treatment.

Same-day treatment for chipped or broken teeth is always available at Emergency Dental Center. Our emergency dentists are available 7 days a week to provide immediate pain relief. You can be seen today. Call immediately.

The primary reason for dental tooth pain is tooth decay. The harder outer layer of a tooth is called dental enamel. Tooth decay usually begins with a small hole in the enamel. This hole allows bacteria and food to enter the softer inner layer known as dentin. Once decay reaches the dentin, a tooth cavity can develop at a faster rate. Dental trauma is the second most common way to sustain cracked tooth pain. Other incidences can also lead to a cracked tooth pain:

• Chewing on hard objects such as a pencil
• Trip and fall
• Fighting
• Accident

Our emergency dentists understand a broken tooth resulting from dental trauma can have a major impact on your smile. The great news is that the Emergency Dental Center in Houston is equipped to handle any problem involving broken or cracked teeth. Our emergency dentists are available for same-day appointments and same-day treatment. Your dentist will fully evaluate your condition and guide you step by step through the treatment options and help guide you towards the best option for you. Some treatment options available for broken or cracked teeth are:

1. Crowns- A dental crown is usually composed of  porcelain or zirconia. If the tooth has sustained more than 50% damage from decay or trauma, your dentist may recommend covering the tooth with a crown. Dentists consider it the safest option to fix or restore decayed or broken teeth
2. Veeners– Veneers are a thin custom-fabricated tooth covering made of porcelain or zirconia. Most dentists agree that veneers can quickly and safely restore or improve your dental smile. If you notice you cover your mouth due to broken or crooked front tooth; a dental veneer maybe your best option. 
3. Dental Implant- Implants are a surgical option for replacing a broken tooth that cannot be saved. The dentist will remove the tooth and place a permanent fixture that resembles a screw. The screw will serve as the base upon where the dentist will ultimately place the replacement tooth. 
4. Bonding- Most dentists agree that bonding is the quickest and least expensive option for repairing a chipped or broken front tooth. The inherit limitations of the dental filling may limit how long it will last.
5. Root Canal- A cracked or broken tooth can involve the nerve of the tooth and ultimately lead to severe tooth pain. The resulting tooth infection can be treated by removing the tooth pulp with a procedure commonly known as a root canal.

Your cost for a broken tooth depends on the type of treatment that you need to repair or replace the crown. Like all emergencies, dental pain is usually unexpected, as can be the cost. Our top priority is to help you find a way to cover your dental emergency. Emergency Dental Center accepts major credit cards and many dental insurance plans. Call our office to learn more about your payment options.

We suggest our uninsured patients look into the CareCredit^® discount dental plan. Payment starts as low as $49 a month. Click here to apply online.

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