Broken Teeth – What Now?

Teeth don’t always give warnings before they break. One minute you’re chewing something, the next you feel something sharp or gritty, or worse, you’ve noticed a big chunk missing in the mirror.

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Don’t panic

Broken teeth are common, and we have several ways to put things right, depending on how much is left and how the tooth is behaving.

Most people ask:

My tooth broke but it doesn’t hurt. Do I still need to see a dentist?

Yes. Even without pain, a broken tooth can get infected or crack further. Early treatment usually means simpler, cheaper, and better results.

Let’s talk options:

Smooth and polish If it’s a minor chip with no sensitivity, we may be able to simply smooth the area and keep an eye on it. No intervention needed.
White composite filling If a piece has come away but the tooth is still strong underneath, we can rebuild the missing part with BPA-free white filling material, matched to your natural tooth.
Crown For larger breakages or where the tooth is already heavily filled, a crown is like a protective helmet, it wraps around the whole tooth to strengthen it and reduce the risk of further fracture.
Root canal and crown If the break has exposed the nerve, or an infection has developed, we’ll first need to clean and seal the root with a root canal. Once healed, the tooth is crowned to give it structure and function.
Extraction Sometimes the crack runs too deep to save. If that’s the case, we’ll remove the tooth gently and discuss replacement options like bridges, dentures or implants.

The key thing is:

“Fixing a broken tooth early usually means less treatment, less cost, and fewer complications.”

Even if there’s no pain, leaving a broken tooth can lead to infection, nerve damage or the tooth becoming unsaveable.

You’ve got options. We’ll walk through them together and help you decide what’s best for you.