Broken Tooth Repair Meyerland, Houston TX

Start by rinsing gently with warm water. If you can find any pieces, keep them in milk or a damp cloth and bring them along. Press clean gauze on any bleeding and hold a cold compress against your cheek to calm swelling. If an edge is sharp, cover it with dental wax or a bit of sugar-free gum. Chew on the other side, then call our Meyerland office to get seen quickly.

Get seen the same day if you have intense pain, bleeding that won’t stop, a large missing piece, a crack reaching the gumline, or swelling. These can signal that the nerve is affected. Go to the ER first if the injury also involved your head or jaw, or if you’re having trouble breathing or swallowing. Even a painless break should be checked soon, since bacteria can enter through the exposed area.

In many cases, yes. It depends on how much healthy structure is left and how deep the fracture runs. Breaks above the gumline can usually be rebuilt with a filling, bonding, or a crown, and a root canal may come first if the nerve is involved. A tooth split below the gumline or down the root may not be savable. We’ll review the tooth and X-rays with you before recommending anything.

• Bonding or filling: tooth-colored material rebuilds small to medium breaks.
• Crown: a custom cap covers and strengthens a badly damaged tooth.
• Root canal and crown: clears an exposed or infected nerve, then restores the tooth.
• Extraction: removes a tooth that can’t be saved, with options such as an implant or bridge to replace it.

We’ll tell you how many visits to expect for the option you choose.

Cost depends on the type of break. Bonding generally costs less than a crown, and a root canal with a crown costs more than either. Many plans cover treatment that restores function, and often part of crowns, root canals, and extractions. We’ll check your benefits and give you a clear estimate before treatment starts.