Cracked teeth themselves aren’t simple—you need immediate care to prevent further damage to your teeth and health. However, getting that treatment is easy at Simply Dentistry. We believe in a streamlined and patient-focused approach to dental care for our fellow San Bruno, CA, residents. Experiencing a fractured tooth is distressing, but our team provides rapid, compassionate, and effective solutions.
Some patients can pinpoint exactly when they cracked their tooth. Others may not realize they have a fracture until symptoms drive them to our doors. Some possible reasons:
Regularly eating hard foods like nuts, ice, or hard candies can put excessive stress on teeth, eventually causing cracks.
Accidental blows to the mouth during sports, falls, or car crashes can cause immediate and significant tooth damage.
Over time, teeth naturally lose their strength and resilience, making them more susceptible to cracking.
Bruxism, the habit of grinding or clenching teeth, especially during sleep, can gradually wear down tooth enamel and contribute to cracking.
Teeth that have undergone significant dental work may have less natural structure remaining, making them fragile under pressure.
While it’s okay if you don’t know the cause of your cracked tooth, having an idea can help us give you more tailored aftercare instructions. For instance, if you broke it because you have bruxism, we can repair the crack and create you a custom night guard. This is all part of Simply Dentistry’s commitment to keeping you at the center of your care.
We start with a comprehensive exam, utilizing sophisticated technology to accurately identify the problem. Our office is equipped with digital x-rays, intraoral scanners, and digital scanners, giving us an eye on every angle of your tooth and its internal structure. Once we confirm it’s cracked and determine how extensive the fracture is, we create an individualized plan.
To repair a fracture, we’ll use minimally invasive repair techniques to preserve your natural tooth structure while achieving the best possible results. Often, that means shaving down your tooth to place a tooth crown, but smaller cracks could benefit from dental fillings and larger ones may require a tooth extraction. Aftercare is as crucial as the procedure itself, so we provide clear instructions for home care and invite you back for follow-ups to guarantee optimal healing and recovery.
While cracked molars are a point of concern, front teeth can feel especially worrisome because of how they affect your appearance. Front teeth are also among the most common teeth to break, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Since these teeth are part of your smile’s first impression, we take their treatment and repair seriously.
Dr. Christina Chen and the rest of our team will ensure that your filling or crown doesn’t look out of place in your smile. For minor chips that only pose a cosmetic problem, we may even be able to apply dental bonding or porcelain veneers to improve your front tooth’s appearance. All that to say, you have options, so a cracked front tooth isn’t something to worry about at our office.
By choosing our practice, you receive care that takes more than just your smile into account. We understand that having a tooth fracture is scary, painful, and inconvenient. At Simply Dentistry, we make it easy to access the care you need, with simple scheduling, fast results, and compassionate aftercare. You need a cracked tooth repair that stands the test of time. At our San Francisco Bay Area dentist office, you get that and a dental family that also stands the test of time. Contact us by phone at 650-588-4255 or book an appointment online today.