Does Your Tooth Need Repair Right Away?
Some breaks can wait a day or two, but others shouldn’t. Pay attention if you can see a crack or a missing chunk, feel a zing of pain when you bite or sip something hot or cold, notice a ragged edge scraping your tongue or cheek, or spot swelling around the tooth. An exposed or cracked tooth gives bacteria a way in, and that can lead to infection or more breakage.
We’ll look closely at the tooth, take X-rays, and show you exactly what’s going on. Reserve your $89 exam at our Braeswood office to get started.
How Teeth End Up Broken
A tooth can fracture in a split second, though sometimes the damage builds slowly. These are the situations we see most:
- Biting into something unexpectedly hard
- A blow to the face during sports or play
- A cavity that has hollowed out the tooth
- Nighttime grinding or daytime clenching
- A crown or filling that has loosened or failed
- A slip, fall, or car accident
- A crack beneath the gumline that causes sudden pain
- Enamel that has worn thin over the years
Rebuilding Teeth Across Southwest Houston
Seen the Same Day, Without the Runaround
A broken tooth tends to get more uncomfortable, and more fragile, the longer you wait. We offer same-day and walk-in appointments, so you can have it examined and treated promptly.


