Broken Teeth
Teeth can fracture or break for many reasons. Some cracks are large, while some are barely visible to the naked eye. A broken tooth can be painful, sensitive, or it can be asymptomatic (no pain). In any case, repairing a broken tooth is important to maintaining its strength and longevity, as well as the integrity of the teeth around it.
If one tooth breaks, the teeth around it must take on the added workload that the cracked tooth can no longer bear. As a result, the adjacent teeth are under extreme stress and at greater risk for cracking, as well.
Cracked or broken teeth should be repaired as soon as possible to restore optimum strength and function. Often a tooth can be repaired with a new tooth colored filling, or in more severe cases, a crown is required to provide adequate strength.
Our doctors are skilled at repairing your teeth should a crack or fracture occur. He will also evaluate your teeth at routine examinations for the start of cracks or micro-fractures. This can often help prevent painful fractures and the need for emergency care.
If one tooth breaks, the teeth around it must take on the added workload that the cracked tooth can no longer bear. As a result, the adjacent teeth are under extreme stress and at greater risk for cracking, as well.
Cracked or broken teeth should be repaired as soon as possible to restore optimum strength and function. Often a tooth can be repaired with a new tooth colored filling, or in more severe cases, a crown is required to provide adequate strength.
Our doctors are skilled at repairing your teeth should a crack or fracture occur. He will also evaluate your teeth at routine examinations for the start of cracks or micro-fractures. This can often help prevent painful fractures and the need for emergency care.