If you have cracked or broken a tooth, seek dental care immediately. At Rocky Ridge Dental, our emergency dentist will ask you how your injury occurred and may take x-rays to assess and treat your condition properly. We offer multiple treatment options depending on the severity of your cracked tooth. Some of these treatment plans include:
Composite Filling
Our dentist fixes minimal cracks with a technique called bonding or filling. This process involves applying medical-grade composite resin to the target area to repair and fill the crack, preventing further damage. Composite fillings can be used to restore the tooth’s functionality if a piece has chipped off. This procedure is also used to close gaps between teeth or to change the shape and color of a tooth.
The bonding compound mimics the appearance and function of your tooth’s enamel. The enamel is a protective outer covering of your tooth that does not grow back and won’t heal on its own. Bonding material retains its quality for several years, and it does not damage the enamel of your teeth. Our team will track the health of your dental bond during semi-annual check-up appointments.
Dental Crowns
For a moderately cracked tooth, we will place a dental crown over the original surface. Dental crowns, or dental caps, are hollow replicas of an individual tooth that fit snugly over the entire damaged tooth. This allows you to eat and speak without damaging the tooth further.
At Rocky Ridge Dental, we custom-make each crown for our patients with the goal of making them blend in with the surrounding teeth. We use porcelain dental crowns because they are durable and have a natural appearance. To receive your crown, we will schedule two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking impressions of your teeth to create your custom and temporary crowns. You will wear the temporary crown for about two weeks before we receive your porcelain crown from the dental lab. The second appointment will be for the placement of your porcelain crown. During this visit, we will prepare the original tooth, adhere the crown, and test your bite. Our team will give you care instructions and the opportunity to schedule follow-up appointments.
Root Canal Therapy and Extraction
Root canals offer an alternative to extracting a tooth for severe tooth cracks. Severe tooth injuries may be painful if the nerve is exposed or compromised in some way, such as an infection. Root canals are highly effective at protecting the nerve and saving your damaged tooth. The results can last a lifetime with proper oral hygiene and dental care.
If you choose to have the cracked tooth extracted, our dental team removes the entire damaged tooth. Our emergency dental staff works quickly to provide you with pain relief and restorative treatments. To replace a missing tooth, we offer partial dentures and fixed bridges that prevent surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap.
Contact an Emergency Dentist
At Rocky Ridge Dental, we provide comprehensive dental care to Calgary residents. Our emergency services allow patients to receive care immediately after an injury or accident. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and get your cracked tooth fixed.
