Chipped Tooth Repair in the Phoenix Area, AZ

How to Determine If Your Broken Tooth Is an Emergency Situation

A chipped tooth happens when a tooth breaks above the gum line and a portion of the outer enamel becomes completely separated. This type of fracture often results from trauma or an impact on the face near the mouth.

While small chips involving only your tooth’s enamel pose the least risk of potential tooth loss, you should still see the dentists at AZ Family Dental as soon as possible to assess the injury. A broken, chipped, or fractured tooth can impact the appearance of your smile, and it could become further damaged or infected, potentially leading to tooth loss. Chips can also create sharp edges that cause discomfort.

During your emergency dental appointment, your dentist will take a series of X-rays and evaluate your chipped tooth to rule out additional injury beyond what is visible. Additional appointments may be needed to restore your damaged tooth to its natural appearance and function.

Chipped, Broken, or Cracked Tooth Repair Services at AZ Family Dental

At AZ Family Dental, we offer several treatment options for a chipped or broken tooth, depending on how severely it is damaged. Before proceeding, your dentist will explain everything so you understand what your treatment entails. Small chips can often be repaired in one office visit. A severely broken tooth may require additional care. Here are some repair services we offer for a chipped, broken, or cracked tooth:

• Dental filling: A filling can repair small chips to the tooth’s enamel.
• Dental bonding: Small chips, especially those on the front teeth, may require dental bonding. Composite resin is pliable and can be shaped by your dentist to fill the chip.
• Dental cap or crown: Large chips, especially those causing discomfort, may require a dental cap or crown that fits over the entire tooth.
• Root canal therapy: If the entire crown is broken off, but the root remains, your dentist can perform root canal therapy. They can place a post in the canal and build up enough structure onto which your dentist can place a dental crown.