Austin Laser Dentist - Helen Ragsdale DDS, 11615 Angus Rd Ste 101, Austin 78759, United States (US) - Phone: 512 346-4690

By

Four Ways to Fix a Cracked Tooth

a three-dimensional rendering of a what a cracked tooth looks like

A cracked tooth can be problematic. Not only can it be extremely painful, but it leaves your smile vulnerable to continued damage and dysfunction. Luckily, there are four easy ways to treat a cracked tooth with restorative dentistry treatments.

The longer you wait to fix a cracked tooth, the more likely it is to accrue irreparable damage. So, don’t wait–fix dental damage now at Austin Laser Dentist. Dr. Helen Ragsdale and her skilled team can help you repair broken teeth and prevent future issues with comprehensive treatments in Austin, TX. Call (512) 346-4690 or send us a message here to request your appointment now.

In this blog post, Dr. Ragsdale and her team reveal four ways to fix a cracked tooth. From least invasive to most invasive, these treatments may end up saving your smile and oral health.

Dental Bonding

Also called ‘tooth-colored fillings,’ dental bonding is an easy and effective way to repair minorly cracked teeth. The composite material of dental bonding works by filling in cracks, which prevents bacteria from infiltrating the tooth. Furthermore, it helps to reestablish the tooth’s structural integrity, which prevents more damage in the future.

Dental bonding may be the easiest and least expensive way to fix cracked teeth. But, time is of the essence, as delaying treatment may worsen the issue and necessitate more invasive treatments.

Dental Crowns

If a tooth is too damaged to repair with dental bonding, then dental crowns may be the next step. 

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap (or prosthetic) that encapsulates a compromised tooth. Dr. Ragsdale can use these caps to protect what is left of a damaged tooth while also fully restoring the tooth’s comfort and function. 

Not only that, but many crowns (like porcelain dental crowns) look remarkably like natural teeth, which can enhance your image and boost your self-esteem!

Root Canal Therapy

If a cracked tooth goes untreated for too long, then patients risk developing a painful root canal infection. And, once this happens, the only way to treat the infection and save the tooth is with root canal therapy.

This therapy removes the infection from inside a tooth before covering the tooth with a protective crown. Our Austin dentist can ensure your comfort with sedative options, such as:

  • Numbing gels
  • Local anesthesia
  • Nitrous oxide 
  • Oral conscious sedation

Tooth Extraction

Unfortunately, prolonged dental damage, disease, and dysfunction can result in irreparable damage. As a result, the only way to save your smile and overall health from devastating issues is to completely remove the compromised tooth. Failure to do so could result in a life-threatening infection, known as dental sepsis.

How do I pay for cracked-tooth treatment if I don’t have insurance?

At Austin Laser Dentist, we can help you pay for routine dental procedures, emergencies, and cosmetic treatments with our comprehensive in-house dental plans. Simply choose the plan that works best for you and your family, and get the high-caliber dental care you deserve! 

No more frustrating calls to seedy insurance companies. Just easy and effective care at an affordable price! Learn more about our in-house dental plans here.

Treat a Cracked Tooth in Austin, TX

Don’t let dental damage get worse–ask our Austin dentist how to fix a cracked tooth now. Patients can reach Austin Laser Dentist at (512) 346-4690, or they may send us a brief message here to schedule appointments.