Does Your Broken Tooth Need Attention Now?
Some breaks can wait a day or two, but others can’t. Pay attention if you can see a crack or a missing piece, feel a sharp twinge when you bite or sip something hot or cold, have a jagged edge that cuts your tongue or cheek, or notice swelling around the tooth. Once the inside of a tooth is exposed, bacteria can get in, which can lead to infection or more breakage.
Our dentists can assess the damage and start repairs quickly, often during the same visit. Book your $89 exam to learn what your tooth needs.
What Makes a Tooth Break
A tooth can break in a split second. These are the situations we see most often:
- Biting down on something hard, like a popcorn kernel or bone
- A sports injury, fall or other blow to the face
- A cavity that has quietly weakened the tooth
- Clenching or grinding, especially at night
- An old filling or crown that has failed
- A hairline crack that has spread below the gumline
- Years of everyday wear and tear
- Accidents at home, at work or on the road
Repairs Done Right, Close to West U
See a Dentist Today
A broken tooth hurts, and it tends to get worse the longer it waits. We take walk-ins and offer same-day visits, so you can be examined and treated without a long delay.


