Teeth often don’t talk to us like other parts of the body do. A chip might feel like nothing more than a rough edge. Decay may develop without causing much trouble at first. And a crack isn’t always obvious when you look in the mirror.
The thing is, small problems don’t necessarily stay small.
Getting it checked earlier gives us the chance to see what’s actually happening and whether anything needs to be done.
And if it’s been there for months or years even? That’s okay. No lecture about when you should have booked. We’ll start fresh with where things are now.
You’ve noticed what looks or feels like a hole, dark area or indentation in a tooth.
A small piece has broken off, leaving a rough or uneven edge.
There’s a visible crack, a larger piece has broken away, or something simply doesn’t feel right when you bite.
That familiar filling suddenly isn’t where you left it.
If you’ve broken a tooth and have significant pain, bleeding, swelling, or a large piece missing, call us on (07) 3916 4155 for emergency dental care.
If swelling is affecting your airway, you have difficulty breathing or have sustained trauma or injury to the mouth, face or head, call 000 or visit the nearest emergency department at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital or Princess Alexandra Hospital.
We put the health of your tooth first, keeping as much of the natural tooth structure as possible and recommending treatment based on what we actually find. A chip that can be repaired conservatively doesn’t need a more complex solution simply because one exists.
For decay, cavities and some smaller areas of damage.
For teeth with more extensive damage where a filling may not provide enough support, an onlay can restore the affected area while preserving as much of the natural tooth structure as possible.
Where a tooth has lost more structure or needs greater protection, a crown may be considered.
In selected cases involving a front tooth, a veneer may be one option discussed.
*Subject to provider approval.
Your teeth are good at plenty of things. Opening bottles isn’t one of them.
Ice cubes and rogue popcorn kernels aren’t worth sacrificing a tooth for.
Not necessarily. A very small chip may only need smoothing or monitoring, while a bigger chip may need treatment to protect the tooth or restore the damaged area. If you’re looking for chipped tooth repair in Toowong, we’ll first check how much of the tooth is affected and recommend treatment based on what we find.
Both can use tooth-coloured composite resin, but they’re used in slightly different ways. Fillings are commonly used to repair teeth affected by decay or damage, while dental bonding in Toowong may be used to rebuild or reshape smaller damaged areas. Composite bonding for a chipped tooth can be an option in some cases, but we’ll need to assess the tooth first.
Not every broken tooth needs a crown. If there’s enough healthy tooth structure to repair it more conservatively, that’s something we’ll consider first. A dental crown in Toowong may be recommended when a tooth has lost more structure or needs greater protection. The right broken teeth treatment in Toowong depends on the tooth, the extent of the damage and what we find underneath.
In selected cases involving a front tooth, a veneer may be one option we discuss. But veneers for a broken tooth aren’t automatically the answer. Depending on the damage, bonding or another treatment may be more appropriate. If you’re considering veneers in Toowong, we’ll explain the options that are suitable for your tooth before you decide.
It depends on where the crack is, how far it extends and how much healthy tooth remains. Some cracked teeth can be repaired or protected, while more extensive cracks may require different treatment. If you need cracked tooth repair near Bardon, Enamel & Mint is just down the road in Toowong and new patients are welcome.
Give us a call and arrange to have the tooth checked, even if it isn’t hurting. What feels like a simple lost filling can sometimes involve decay or further damage underneath. Broken tooth fillings may be replaced where appropriate, but we’ll take a proper look first rather than assuming it simply needs another filling.
A hole can be a sign of tooth decay, and decay can continue to affect more of the tooth over time. Getting it checked sooner gives us the chance to see what’s happening and whether treatment is needed. Searching ‘teeth hole repairs near Auchenflower’? Our Toowong dental clinic is conveniently located on Milton Road.
There isn’t one set price because the treatment depends on what’s happened to the tooth. A small repair using dental bonding for a chipped tooth will be different from the cost of a dental crown for broken teeth, for example. We’ll explain what we recommend and provide clear costs before any treatment goes ahead.
Absolutely. You don’t need to get everything else sorted before you come in. Book the tooth that’s bothering you and we’ll start there. No lectures about how long it’s been. Just a good look, straight answers and a plan for what needs attention now. Simple.
Reviewed by Dr Lillian Waterland
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