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Chipped or Broken Tooth
A chipped or broken tooth is a serious issue, usually indicating that damage has occurred to the inside of the tooth as well as the outside. Call Lexington Dental for an emergency appointment immediately, and if you cannot see Dr. Eunyoung Shim right away be sure to clean your mouth by gently rinsing with warm saltwater. If the cracked tooth is caused by facial trauma, apply a cold compress to the area to minimize swelling. He will need to take an x-ray to properly diagnose the condition of the tooth to determine the best course of treatment, typically either a crown if no damage has been done to the inside of the tooth, or possibly root canal therapy if it has.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
How to Handle Chipped or Broken Teeth
Keep any pieces of your tooth that you can find and bring them in a small container to the dental office. If you are in significant pain, you can take ibuprofen and apply a cold compress to your face for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the compress for an additional 10 minutes before reapplying. You may do this for up to one hour. Treatments typically involve placing a crown over the damaged tooth.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Recommended Dental Treatment
At Lexington Dental, we offer expert care for broken or fractured teeth. Depending on the severity, treatment may involve dental bonding, crowns, veneers, or root canal therapy to restore strength and aesthetics. Our team ensures personalized solutions for your optimal dental health and a confident smile.
A chipped or broken tooth can happen unexpectedly due to sports injuries, biting hard foods, or underlying tooth decay. At Lexington Dental Frisco, located at 11411 Coit Rd, Suite 170, Frisco, TX 75035, Dr. Eunyoung Shim provides prompt, gentle repairs for chipped, cracked, and fractured teeth. Serving patients across Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, and Little Elm, our emergency dental team acts quickly to eliminate sharp edges, restore smile aesthetics, and prevent further internal tooth damage.
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Depending on the severity of the fracture, Dr. Eunyoung Shim utilizes low-radiation digital imaging to determine the ideal treatment approach. Minor chips and surface cracks can often be seamlessly restored in a single visit using tooth-colored composite dental bonding. For more extensive enamel fractures or broken cusp teeth, Dr. Shim offers custom porcelain veneers, esthetic ceramic crowns, or endodontic root canal therapy if the inner pulp nerve is exposed or compromised.
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Protecting your smile after an unexpected tooth fracture is simple and affordable. Lexington Dental Frisco accepts most major PPO dental insurances, handles claims verification on your behalf, and offers zero-interest financing options through Cherry Payment Plans and CareCredit. Non-insured patients can also save on emergency repairs with our in-house Dental Membership Plan. If you or a loved one has a broken or chipped tooth, call our Frisco office today at 469-598-1027 for same-day emergency care.
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Q: What should I do immediately if I chip or break a tooth in Frisco, TX?
Save any broken tooth fragments if possible, rinse your mouth with warm water, apply cold compresses to reduce facial swelling, and call Lexington Dental Frisco immediately at 469-598-1027 for same-day repair.
Q: How does Dr. Eunyoung Shim fix a chipped or broken tooth?
Depending on the damage, Dr. Eunyoung Shim may fix a chipped tooth with direct composite bonding, smooth small rough edges, cover front-tooth fractures with porcelain veneers, or place a full ceramic crown over severe breaks.
Q: Can a chipped tooth fix itself?
No, enamel cannot regrow or repair itself naturally. Leaving a chipped or broken tooth untreated can expose inner nerves to bacteria, leading to severe decay, infections, or complex root canal procedures later.
Q: Is repairing a broken tooth covered by PPO dental insurance?
ost PPO dental insurance policies cover restorative treatments for broken or fractured teeth, such as fillings, crowns, and emergency exams. Lexington Dental Frisco verifies your benefits to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
