Broken Tooth Emergency Care at Avenue Dental
Prompt Treatment of Broken Teeth
A broken tooth can happen when you least expect it — and it’s usually worth getting seen fairly quickly, both to ease any discomfort and to protect the tooth from further damage. At Avenue Dental, we’re experienced in emergency dental care and look after broken teeth regularly. With practices across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, our team is here to help you get the tooth sorted and get you comfortable.
What Causes a Broken Tooth?
Teeth can break for all sorts of reasons — biting something hard, a knock or fall, sport, decay weakening the tooth over time, or grinding. Whatever the cause, it’s worth having a broken tooth looked at so we can check what’s going on and protect the tooth.
What to Do If You Break a Tooth
The main thing is to book an appointment so we can take a look. How quickly you need to be seen usually comes down to whether there’s pain. If the break is painful, it’s worth being seen quickly — pain can mean the nerve is involved, and the sooner we assess it, the better. If there’s no pain, it’s still important to get it checked, just not quite as urgent.
In the meantime, a cold compress against your cheek can help if there’s any swelling, and if a sharp edge is bothering your tongue or cheek, a little dental wax or sugar-free gum can cover it until your appointment. Don’t worry about the piece that broke off — you don’t need to keep it. Just give your nearest Avenue Dental practice a call and we’ll get you booked in.
Our Emergency Dentistry Services Include
Why Choose Avenue Dental for Emergency Care?
When you need care in a hurry, we’re here to help. Here’s what patients value about us for emergency dentistry:
- Same-day guarantee: Call before 10am and we’ll see you the same day (subject to our terms and conditions).
- Experienced team: Our dentists have plenty of experience treating all kinds of dental emergencies.
- Comfort options: For anxious patients, we can talk through options like happy gas or IV sedation to help you feel more at ease, where they’re suitable for you.
- Modern technology: We use up-to-date tools to assess and treat broken teeth carefully and efficiently.
How Do We Treat a Broken Tooth?
We can’t really say what a broken tooth needs until we’ve had a proper look — it depends on how much of the tooth is affected, where the break is, and whether the nerve is involved. Once we’ve assessed it, we’ll talk you through what we’d recommend and why. Usually, treatment falls into one of these:
- Bonding or a filling: For a minor chip or crack, we can often build the tooth back up with tooth-coloured material, restoring its shape and the way it works. This is usually the simplest fix, and can sometimes be done in a single visit.
- A crown: For a larger break, a crown may be recommended to cap and protect what’s left of the tooth, helping it stand up to everyday use. This often involves a couple of appointments.
- Root canal treatment: If the break has reached the nerve, or the nerve has become infected, a root canal may be needed to settle things and save the tooth. A crown is often placed afterwards to protect it.
- Removing the tooth: Sometimes a tooth is too badly broken to save. If that’s the case, we’ll talk you through removing it and, if you’d like, the options for replacing it down the track, such as an implant or bridge.
Every break is a bit different, so the right approach really comes down to your individual tooth and what we find when we assess it. Whatever’s needed, we’ll explain your options clearly so you can decide what’s right for you.
Flexible payment plans
At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, we understand that dental treatment can be difficult to fit into your budget, which is why we offer a range of different dental payment plan options.
