Broke a tooth? Here’s what to do.
A broken tooth, whether it’s a small chip or a bigger break, needs prompt attention even if it doesn’t hurt yet. Follow the steps below, then call (425) 776-8353.
Broken tooth: what to do right now
A pickleball smash in the mouth while playing at Seaview Park, a bike spill, or biting into something harder than expected: broken teeth happen to careful people too.
Is a broken tooth always an emergency?
Not always, and knowing which situation you’re in helps you know how fast to move:
If the tooth came out completely rather than just breaking, follow the steps for a knocked-out tooth — guide coming soon instead: the first hour matters a lot more there.
What can you do to fix it?
What we recommend depends on how much of the tooth is affected:
Sometimes the tooth can’t be saved, and an extraction followed by a dental implant is the more predictable path.
We’ll examine the tooth, explain your options in plain language, and tell you the cost before anything moves forward.
Common questions
No. Enamel doesn’t grow back, and a rough or cracked edge tends to get worse, not better, the longer it’s left alone.
It depends on the damage: a bonding repair costs less than a crown, and a crown costs less than a root canal plus crown. We’ll give you an exact price after we take a look, and most PPO plans help cover part of it.
Some breaks are quiet at first but still need attention. Waiting can let the crack spread or let bacteria reach the nerve, turning a simple fix into a bigger one.
Broken tooth? Call us.
Tell us what happened and we’ll get you in as quickly as we can.
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