How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Broken Tooth in Houston, TX?
A tooth breaks at work, and before you do anything else you wonder what this is going to cost. If you're around Clay Road and Beltway 8, you probably want a realistic number before you drive anywhere. Here's what to expect.
Short Answer
Fixing a broken tooth can cost about $100 to $600 for a small repair like bonding or a filling. If the nerve is damaged and the tooth needs a root canal and a crown, it's more like $1,600 to $3,300. These are typical ranges, not quotes, and your exact price depends on an exam.
Key Takeaways
- How deep the break goes sets the price more than anything else.
- Small chips cost the least; breaks that reach the nerve cost the most.
- Waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one.
- Many insurance plans pay part of crowns and root canals, and financing can spread out the rest.
- You should get a written estimate before any treatment starts.
These are estimates, and prices vary by tooth and by office. A large break may also need a build-up under the crown, which adds to the total.
What Changes the Price
- How deep the break goes. A surface chip is a quick repair. A break that reaches the nerve takes more steps.
- Which tooth it is. Back teeth have more roots and are harder to reach, so they usually cost more than front teeth.
- Extra steps. Some teeth need a build-up or more imaging before the final repair.
- Insurance. Many plans cover part of crowns, root canals, and extractions, often up to a yearly limit. Purely cosmetic work may not be covered.
Why Waiting Usually Costs More
A broken tooth that's left alone is more likely to crack further or get infected. A repair that could have been bonding can become a root canal and a crown. If you can see a pink or red spot in the break, the nerve may already be exposed, so don't hold off because of price. And if the pain suddenly stops, the nerve may have died, not healed.
Getting a Price Before You Commit
Offices, hotels, and restaurants fill the Westway Park area, so many people call from a desk or a hotel room first. That works fine. Our office at 4410 Westway Park Blvd, Suite 600, is at Beltway 8 and Clay Road, and we offer same-day and walk-in appointments.
New patients can start with an $89 emergency exam that includes digital X-rays of the tooth and a written estimate before treatment begins. Call to confirm the offer applies. We can also check your insurance benefits ahead of time. If you want the bigger picture, see what an emergency visit costs without insurance.
For the rest, our payment plans and financing page lists CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry. Terms vary, so read them before you sign up.
FAQ
Does insurance cover a broken tooth? Often in part. Many plans pay some of the cost of crowns, root canals, and extractions, though cosmetic bonding may not be covered. We can check your benefits before treatment.
What if I don't have insurance? Small repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a root canal and crown can run into the thousands. Financing can spread the cost out, and the written estimate lets you decide before anything starts.
Is it cheaper to pull a broken tooth? Pulling costs less up front, but replacing the tooth later with an implant or bridge usually adds cost. A dentist can tell you whether the tooth can be saved.
If you're not sure what your tooth needs, our broken tooth repair team can look at it and give you a written price first. Call 346-641-0606 to book.
Prices here are general estimates, not a quote, and don't replace an in-person exam.