Broken Tooth

Broken Teeth can cause pain and discomfort leading to significant treatment needs. On the flip side some cases may not cause any pain or discomfort and seem minor but if not treated can lead to a more acute concern. We always recommend seeing a dentist if you have any concerns no matter how small.

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What is a broken tooth?

A broken tooth can mean many different things so let’s break it down (no pun intended).

A chipped tooth is a minor crack on the surface of the tooth, it may cause some sensitivity or discomfort but can usually be repaired by polishing down any sharp edges.
A cracked tooth involves the whole tooth from the chewing surface down to the nerve, pieces of the tooth may stay in place but over time the crack will spread so treatment to prevent this is essential, usually in the form of a filling.
A broken tooth occurs when a piece of the tooth has broken off completely. If you experience a broken tooth, it’s essential to take care of the broken fragment. Treatment may involve gluing your original tooth back together, replacing with a filling or crown. Root Canal treatment may be required in some cases.

What causes a broken tooth?

Its less common for a healthy tooth to chip, crack or break. It’s much more common for your tooth to be damaged if it already has signs of decay, is filled or has a crown or veneer attached. In most cases, damage is caused by biting down too hard on a piece of food. Excessive teeth grinding or physical injury are also a common cause

Why is it worth treating?

If a chipped, cracked or broken tooth is not treated over time the issue can get worst causing sensitivity and in situations where the tooth is cracked or broken the nerve can become exposed. This can cause severe pain/discomfort and potentially infection can set in. Failure to act quickly could lead to losing the tooth more quickly.

How can we help?

Book an appointment with a dentists as soon as possible. If you are in any pain or discomfort emergency appointments on the day are usually available. In the meantime, avoid chewing foods on the affected side of the mouth to prevent the tooth breaking further.

Why Choose Us?

“Treating Patients like Family since 1977”

Duthie Dental have been delivering outstanding family dental care since 1977. Our team of highly skilled clinicians, nurses and administrators look forward to welcoming you and will strive to do all they can to treat any problems you may have.

In 2021 we opened The Abbey by Duthie Dental which houses our Specialist Referral Clinic for more complex concerns and treatment. This allows our patients a much broader range of treatments they can have with us instead of being referred out to a different practice.