Whether you bit down on something too hard, had a bump to the face, or woken up with a sudden sharp edge in your mouth, fractured teeth happen more often than you’d think.
Here at Smile Stories, we’re experts at dealing with chips, cracks, breaks and everything in between. We’ll figure out what’s going on, fix it up properly, and get your smile back to looking and feeling brilliant again.
A fractured tooth is any tooth that’s cracked, chipped, or broken in some way. It might be a tiny chip that just feels rough, or a full-blown break that’s causing pain, sensitivity, or swelling. Some cracks are obvious, but others are hidden under the surface and need a proper look to identify them.
The important thing to know is that even small fractures can get worse if left untreated, so the sooner we check it out, the better your chances of saving the tooth without needing any big procedures.
There are so many types of ways a tooth can become fractured; the most common causes of a cracked or broken tooth include:
Not all breaks are equal, so we’ll take a close look (using 3D dental scans if needed) to work out what kind of fracture we’re dealing with and how best to fix it.
Minor chips
This is when the tooth’s structure is mostly fine, just a little piece has come off. This can usually be sorted with a simple polish or some bonding to smooth things out.
Cracked teeth
A crack might run vertically or diagonally and may not even be visible. If the crack goes deep, we might need a crown or even root canal treatment, but we’ll walk you through your options.
Fractured cusps
These are breaks around a filling or edge of a back tooth. They’re often painless but can cause food traps or sharp edges. Luckily though, they’re often easily fixed with a filling or crown.
Split teeth
If a crack runs right through the tooth and splits it in two, that’s a bit more serious. We’ll do everything we can to save part (or all) of the tooth.
Vertical root fractures
These start deep in the root and move upwards. They’re sneaky and don’t always show symptoms right away, but that’s where our tech and experience really come in.
Not sure how bad your chipped or cracked tooth really is? That’s where our Confident Smile Report comes in, it’s our way of giving you a proper, in-depth look at what’s going on.
It’s a completely free, no-pressure assessment where we take a proper look at your teeth, gums, and jaw using advanced 3D scans (if it’s needed), check for hidden damage, and give you a clear picture of what’s really going on with absolutely no guesswork.
We’ll walk you through your options, whether your tooth needs stabilising, further treatment, or just a bit of extra care and monitoring.
We understand that dentistry can be overwhelming, so, to simplify the process for you, we provide all the necessary information in an easily digestible format. Our action plan is designed to guide you through the process, and we also provide estimates for costs and timelines.
Treatment for fractured teeth Bournemouth
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Smile Stories,
330 Wimborne Road,
Bournemouth,
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BH9 2HH
01202 513 292
Knocked-out tooth? Chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth? Our expert trauma team is ready to act fast and save your smile. Whether it’s a sports injury, a fall, or an unexpected accident, we’re here to help you feel safe, supported, and pain-free, without delay.
Dental Trauma Clinic Opening Hours
We know that dental traumas don’t just happen during the 9 – 5, so we’re open evenings and weekends to help our patients.
Monday: 08.00 – 20.00
Tuesday: 08.00 – 20.00
Wednesday: 08.00 – 20.00
Thursday: 08.00 – 20.00
Friday: 08.00 – 18.00
Saturday: 08.00 – 17.00
Sunday: By Appointment
1. Have a chat and a look at what is going on
Tell us what happened, when it started, and how it feels. We’ll have a look inside your mouth and check the damage to the tooth or teeth.
2. High-tech imaging if needed
We use 3D dental scans or X-rays to get a full picture of what’s going on under the surface. That helps us make sure no sneaky cracks go unnoticed.
3. Sort out any pain, fast
If you’re in pain, we’ll get that sorted first before we do anything else – whether that’s smoothing the sharp edge, protecting a nerve, or doing emergency bonding.
4. Walk through your options
We’ll walk you through the best ways to repair the tooth. That might be a simple filling, a crown, bonding, or something more involved like a root canal. No pressure, we just give honest advice that makes sense.
5. Put your plan into action
We’ll fix your tooth in a way that looks great, feels comfortable, and lasts, and we’ll check in afterwards to make sure everything’s healing up nicely.
Emergency slots available
We’ll get you in quickly, because waiting around with a cracked tooth is not ideal!
3D scans and latest technology
We use cutting-edge imaging to see what’s happening under the surface, so there’s no guesswork and we can get you the treatment you need as soon as possible.
We’ve seen it all before
Whether it’s a chipped front tooth or a cracked molar, we’ve handled every kind of dental fracture you can think of, and some you can’t.
Flexible treatment
We’ll work around your schedule and talk you through all of your options.
Whether it’s a chipped tooth, cracked molar, or full-on fractured tooth, we’re ready to help you fix it fast and fix it properly.
We’ll do everything we can to get that smile feeling normal again. Reach out to Smile Stories today to get your smile sorted. We’re all about keeping you healthy, happy, and full of confidence.
