Damaged, Cracked, or Split Teeth
Injuries to your teeth can happen in a flash, whether from a sports injury, an accidental fall, or simply biting down on something hard. While minor surface chips are rarely an emergency, a deeper structural break requires immediate professional attention to prevent infection and save the tooth.
Depending on the severity of the damage, your injury will likely fall into one of three categories:
Broken or Fractured Tooth
A severe break often leaves the tooth's sensitive nerves and blood supply completely exposed. If your tooth is bleeding and causing you sharp pain, it is critical to seek urgent care. Dr. Maddahi will examine the damage immediately to relieve your pain and protect the inner chamber of the tooth.
Cracked Tooth
A crack might not cause intense pain right away, but it should never be ignored. Left untreated, bacteria will seep into the crack and lead to a deep infection that requires much more extensive and costly treatment. Booking a rapid appointment allows us to seal the crack before bacteria can do further damage.
Split Tooth
A split tooth means the damage travels from the visible crown all the way down into the root. While a split root often requires an extraction to protect the surrounding bone and tissue, Dr. Maddahi will always assess the damage first to see if the tooth can be rescued with an emergency crown.