Options to repair a broken tooth

Many people will experience a fractured (cracked or broken) tooth in their lifetime. The most common causes of fractured teeth are trauma to the face and mouth or biting on hard objects. Teeth with large fillings are especially prone to get a fracture.

Treatment options for a fractured tooth will depend on the size and location of the fracture.

• First, the damaged part of the tooth is removed
• A small crack? Usually a filling will fix it
• A bigger crack? You may need a crown
• A really bad crack that goes into the root or the center of the tooth? You may need to do root canal treatment or worse, pulling the tooth out (extraction).