Call today if you notice:
- Pain when chewing or releasing your bite
- Cold sensitivity after a break
- Sharp edge or exposed inner tooth
- A lost crown or filling with pain
- A crack that seems to be spreading
Emergency-ready care
Broken or cracked tooth? Get it checked before it spreads
A chipped, cracked, sharp, or painful tooth may be repairable, but depth and nerve exposure matter.
Same-day appointments Insurance and financing Costs reviewed before care
Broken Tooth appointment
From symptom to a clear plan.
Start with what hurts, what changed, or what broke. We will focus the visit on the problem and explain the most useful next step.
What happens at the visit
- 1Protect the tooth from chewing and bring any broken pieces if you have them.
- 2Check crack depth, nerve symptoms, bite pressure, and remaining healthy tooth structure.
- 3Discuss whether smoothing, bonding, filling, crown, root canal, or extraction is most predictable.
Treatment paths the dentist may discuss
For small chips, rough edges, or cosmetic fractures that are not painful.
For larger breaks, lost fillings, or cracked cusps that need protection.
For fractures that irritate or infect the nerve but are still restorable.
For deep fractures or teeth broken too far below the gumline.
Before you schedule
Common questions about symptoms, timing, cost, and what to expect at your visit.
Can a broken tooth wait until next week?
A small chip without pain may be less urgent, but pain, cold sensitivity, sharp edges, visible cracks, or lost dental work should be checked quickly.
Will a broken tooth need a crown?
Some broken teeth need only smoothing, bonding, or a filling. Larger cracks or weakened teeth often need a crown for protection.
Can I book this online?
Yes. You can book online, call, or text. If symptoms are severe, swelling is present, or the problem is getting worse quickly, calling or texting helps the team understand urgency.
Will I know the cost before treatment starts?
The first step is diagnosis. After the exam and needed X-rays, the team reviews options, estimated costs, insurance, and financing before you choose treatment.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
Seek emergency medical care if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, swelling spreads near the eye, bleeding will not stop, trauma is severe, or you feel seriously ill.
Ready to act on broken tooth?
Choose Parker West or Lafayette, then book online, call, or text. The first goal is a clear diagnosis and a plan you understand.