Conditions - Broken or Chipped Tooth

Broken / Chipped Tooth

If you have a broken or chipped tooth as a result of a very recent trauma or accident, contact your dentist immediately!

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chipped teeth If you have a broken or chipped tooth that is not the result of a recent trauma, Dr. Evans, Dr. Nordin-Evans or Dr. Carney can evaluate the tooth for possible treatment. It is still important to have the tooth evaluated right away, because in some situations a minor procedure now can save you from a more significant procedure in the near future!

A very small chip may be corrected by enamel shaping. If the chip is a little larger, the best options may be bonding or a veneer. If the chip is on a molar, an onlay may be appropriate. Large chips and fractured teeth generally require a crown. If the fracture involves the nerve, you may choose to have Root Canal Therapy completed before the tooth is crowned. It is important to have a broken tooth crowned before it becomes infected or abscessed!

If a root canal cannot be performed, or if you have chosen to avoid a root canal for health reasons, an extraction is needed. The missing tooth can be replaced with a bridge, an implant, or a removable partial denture.

Each case is unique. Your dentist can properly diagnose the best course of treatment for your tooth.

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