Cracked and broken tooth repair in Daly City, CA

Cracked & Broken Tooth Repair in Campus Drive Suite

A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth can happen in an instant, from biting into something hard, a sports injury, or years of clenching. Some cracks are obvious, while others are nearly invisible but cause pain when you chew. At G Dental Group, we diagnose and repair damaged teeth quickly to relieve discomfort, prevent infection, and restore the natural look of your smile.

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Types of Cracked Teeth

  • Craze lines: Tiny, shallow cracks in the enamel that are usually cosmetic and painless.
  • Chipped teeth: Small pieces of enamel break away, often on front teeth.
  • Fractured cusps: A piece of the chewing surface breaks off, frequently around a large filling.
  • Cracked tooth: A crack extends from the chewing surface toward the root and may reach the nerve.
  • Split tooth: A crack divides the tooth into separate segments.
  • Vertical root fracture: A crack that starts in the root and may cause few symptoms until infection develops.

Symptoms to Watch For

A cracked tooth may cause sharp pain when biting that disappears when you release, sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, pain that comes and goes, swelling of the gums around the tooth, or a rough edge you can feel with your tongue. Because cracks can be difficult to see, it’s important to have any unexplained toothache or tooth sensitivity evaluated.

What Causes Teeth to Crack?

Common causes include chewing ice, hard candy, or popcorn kernels, nighttime teeth grinding, large old fillings that weaken the tooth, tooth decay, sudden temperature changes, and facial trauma from accidents or sports. Wearing a custom sports mouthguard is one of the best ways to prevent injury-related fractures.

How We Repair Cracked and Broken Teeth

Treatment depends on the size and location of the damage:

What to Do If You Break a Tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water, apply gauze to any bleeding, and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Save any broken pieces and call (650) 991-7055 right away. Avoid chewing on the damaged side until you’ve been seen. Our patients have told us how much it meant when we fit them in quickly for a broken tooth or crown, and we’ll do our best to do the same for you.

Cracked Tooth FAQs

How do I know if my tooth is cracked?

Signs of a cracked tooth include pain when biting that stops when you release, sensitivity to temperature or sweets, intermittent pain, and swelling around the tooth. A dentist can confirm a crack with an exam and x-rays.

Can a cracked tooth heal on its own?

No. Unlike bones, teeth cannot heal cracks on their own. Early treatment can prevent the crack from spreading and save the tooth.

Is a chipped tooth an emergency?

A small chip without pain is not usually an emergency, but it should be repaired soon. A large break, severe pain, or bleeding should be seen as quickly as possible.

How is a cracked tooth fixed?

Depending on the damage, a cracked tooth may be repaired with bonding, a filling, a veneer, a crown, or root canal therapy. Severely split teeth may need to be extracted and replaced.

Can grinding my teeth cause them to crack?

Yes. Chronic grinding and clenching place heavy forces on teeth that can lead to cracks and fractures over time. A custom night guard helps protect them.

What should I do with a broken piece of tooth?

Rinse the piece gently, keep it in a clean container with milk or saliva, and bring it to your dental appointment.

Where can I get a broken tooth fixed in Daly City?

G Dental Group in Daly City, CA repairs cracked, chipped, and broken teeth. Call (650) 991-7055 to schedule an appointment.

Repair Your Damaged Tooth Today

A cracked tooth can get worse quickly. Call G Dental Group at (650) 991-7055 to schedule an evaluation in Daly City.

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