Cracked Tooth Repair in West New York, NJ

Symptoms of a Cracked Tooth

Sometimes a crack is clearly visible, but often it's too small to see. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may have a cracked tooth:

• Sharp, erratic pain when biting or chewing, especially when you release the bite.

• Pain that comes and goes, rather than being constant.

• Sudden sensitivity to hot, cold temperatures, or sweet foods.

• Swelling of the gum around the affected tooth.

• Feeling like something is loose or moving.

Expert Diagnosis and Treatment Solutions

Not all cracks are the same, and the right treatment depends entirely on the type, location, and severity of the fracture. Our doctors use advanced diagnostics to determine the best course of action.

Your personalized treatment plan may include:

• Dental Bonding: For minor, superficial cracks or chips, we can apply a durable, tooth-colored composite resin to fill the crack and restore the tooth's shape in a single visit.

• Dental Crown: This is the most common and effective treatment for a cracked tooth. A custom-made crown fits over the entire tooth like a protective helmet, holding it together, preventing the crack from spreading, and restoring its full function.

• Root Canal Therapy: If the crack has extended into the inner pulp of the tooth (where the nerve resides), a root canal is necessary. This procedure removes the damaged pulp to prevent infection, relieves pain, and saves the tooth, which is then protected with a dental crown.

• Extraction: In the most severe cases where the crack extends below the gum line or splits the tooth, it may not be possible to save it. If extraction is necessary, we will discuss comfortable, natural-looking tooth replacement options, such as a dental implant.