Teeth can chip or crack for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s due to a traumatic injury or tooth decay. Sometimes, it’s just from biting down on something too hard. No matter what the cause, it’s important to get the treatment you need. That’s because teeth that break don’t always break cleanly. Sometimes they crack, chip, or fracture. Sometimes, you can even lose the whole tooth.

Treatments For Broken Teeth 

Your Dentist in Dallas, TX, is here to guide you toward the best options to treat your damaged tooth. In cases of minor damage, such as small chips or rough spots, your cosmetic dentist may recommend dental bonding, a tooth-colored resin that bonds to the tooth and hardens to restore its function.

In other cases, where the tooth is cracked all the way down to the gum line or the tooth enamel is badly fractured, dental crowns may be the best solution.

Best Cosmetic Dentistry Options To Repair A Chipped/ Cracked Tooth

• Dental fillings (restorations)

If your tooth is cracked, chipped, or fractured, your  Dallas dentist may suggest a dental filling or restoration. This treatment restores tooth function and appearance. Metal fillings, in particular, can be damaged more easily than other materials, so your dentist may recommend a composite resin or tooth-colored filling.

• Tooth bonding

Dental bonding uses a resin composite material to securely and permanently repair chipped, cracked, or misshapen teeth. This treatment can usually be completed in one dental visit, and when properly cared for, bonding can last for many years.

• Porcelain veneers

When the chipping or crack on the teeth is minor, porcelain veneers are an ideal treatment. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental-grade porcelain that are bonded to the front of teeth and form a permanent restoration. Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant and look completely natural.

• Dental crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to conceal cosmetic flaws and enhance the appearance of the tooth.

There are several reasons why patients may require a dental crown. A crown can:

• Strengthen a weak tooth
• Cover a severely discolored tooth
• Improve the appearance of misshapen or misaligned teeth
• Protect a cracked tooth from further damage
• Cover a dental implant

In our office, we use all-porcelain dental crowns, which are durable and stain-resistant.

• Dental bridges

Dental bridges are used to repair cracked or chipped teeth. Dental bridges are false teeth (called pontics) that are supported by natural teeth or implants on each side of the gap. The false teeth fill in the gap, restoring both function and cosmetic appearance to the smile.

• Dental implants

Dental implants are an ideal replacement method for tooth restoration because they look and function just like your natural teeth. Dental implants are durable, strong, and long-lasting. They can also be used to anchor and stabilize removable dentures.

Wish to schedule your appointment with the Dentist in Dallas for any dental procedures? Visit our Dallas dentist at One Health Dental, located at 4801 S Buckner Blvd Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75227, or book your consultation today by calling us at (214) 275-4808.