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Emergency Care

Broken Tooth Repair

A cracked or chipped tooth is a common emergency. Stay calm, call us, and try to save any broken pieces.

Save the pieces

If a large piece of your tooth has broken off, it may be possible to bond it back on. Place the pieces in a hard protective carrier and bring them with you to the office.

Until you can come in

Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. Apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek to ease swelling. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can help with pain.

What treatment looks like

Depending on the size of the break, treatment may be cosmetic bonding, a crown, or in some cases a root canal followed by a crown. We’ll evaluate, walk you through the options, and get you out of pain quickly.

Broken Tooth Questions

Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?

Treat it like one. Even a break that does not hurt can expose the softer inner layers of the tooth to bacteria, and a crack can spread deeper each time you bite down. Call our Orange Ave NE office at 540-342-8781 and we will tell you how quickly you need to come in.

Can a broken tooth be fixed the same day?

Often, yes. Small chips are frequently repaired with bonding in a single visit, and time is held in our weekday schedule for emergencies. Larger breaks that need a crown or a root canal may take more than one appointment, but the first visit gets you stabilized and comfortable.

My tooth chipped but doesn't hurt. Do I still need to see a dentist?

Yes. Lack of pain just means the break has not reached the nerve yet. The exposed area is weaker and more porous than enamel, so decay and deeper cracks can follow. A quick visit lets us smooth or bond the chip before a small problem turns into a root canal.

How much does it cost to fix a broken tooth in Roanoke?

It depends on the repair. Bonding a small chip costs far less than a crown, and a break that reaches the nerve may need a root canal first. You get an honest estimate before any work begins, and insurance, CareCredit, payment plans, and the Virginia Dental Club all help with cost.

Will a cracked tooth heal on its own?

No. Unlike bone, tooth enamel cannot regrow or knit itself back together, so a crack only stays the same or gets worse. The earlier we see it, the simpler and less expensive the fix tends to be, which is why we would rather check a small crack than wait.

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Why patients on Orange Avenue choose Northeast Roanoke Dentistry

Dr. Rameen Chaudhry, DMD is calm, unhurried, and trained at Case Western Reserve University with a General Practice Residency at Rutgers, and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across northeast Roanoke, the 24012 corridor, Hollins, Garden City, and Vinton choose Northeast Roanoke Dentistry on Orange Avenue NE because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance, so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 2913 Orange Ave NE, Roanoke 24012. Call 540-342-8781 or request an appointment online.