What to do with a broken tooth
Quick answer
What should I do if I break a tooth?
Rinse gently, keep any fragments, avoid chewing on that side, and call York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet on 01932 348864 for a same-day emergency assessment (from £78).
A clean break can often be repaired with bonding; a cracked tooth that hurts on biting may need a crown or root canal. Pain, swelling or a tooth broken at gum level should not wait until Monday.
What you need to know
Save the piece in milk or saliva if you can — it is not always reattachable, but it helps us see what was lost. Cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum as a temporary cushion only.
Front-tooth chips are often a same-day composite repair. Larger breaks, lost fillings or a tooth split down the root need a proper exam and usually a radiograph. Out-of-hours care for registered patients may be charged from £185.
Full options are on broken tooth repair and emergency dentist.
Care at York House Dental Practice
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Last reviewed: by Dr Kaveet Patel, Principal Dentist
