Cracked Tooth Repair in Los Angeles, CA

Early diagnosis of cracked teeth can save your teeth from extraction. Without professional intervention, you can expect the crack to worsen over time. How to fix a cracked tooth is highly dependent on the type and severity of the crack itself:

• A cracked tooth can be saved with dental bonding or dental crowns. A root canal or extraction might be more appropriate if the crack is deep.
• A fractured cusp can be remedied by a dental crown or cosmetic bonding.
• A split tooth doesn’t typically split in one day and is a sign of long-term damage. At this point, the tooth cannot be saved and must be extracted. But dental bridges or implant-supported restoration can bring beauty and power back to your smile.
• Vertical root fracture treatment is based on severity. If the fracture extends into the pulp of the tooth, prompt root canal therapy and a dental crown can restore the tooth. Extraction is likely necessary if the vertical root fracture is severe and beyond the point of saving.
• Craze lines (or hairline cracks in teeth) typically don’t cause pain, but some are concerned by how they look (especially if you have a hairline cracked front tooth). Our dentist can use cosmetic dentistry techniques (like cosmetic fillings or porcelain veneers) to conceal craze lines and cover crazed lines.