Restore Full Function
A crown restores a fractured or cracked tooth to full strength and function. Traditional crowns require two visits. We also offer same-day CEREC crowns.
Crown InformationDental Emergency
Cracked or Broken Tooth — Expert Emergency Treatment.
From minor cracks to severe breaks, we provide same-day or next-day treatment to save your tooth
A cracked or broken tooth can range from a minor cosmetic issue to a dental emergency. Some produce no symptoms while others cause sharp pain when biting. Contact us immediately for urgent care.
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Craze lines are superficial cracks in enamel that are common in adults, cause no symptoms, and rarely require treatment. Fractured cusps occur when a piece of the chewing surface breaks off — usually around a filling — and typically don't affect the nerve.
A cracked tooth extends from the chewing surface toward the root. If the crack hasn't reached the nerve, the tooth can often be saved with a crown. A split tooth — where a crack extends fully through the tooth — may require extraction if segments cannot be preserved.
Emergency Assessment →Types of Cracks
Different Crack Patterns Require Different Treatments
Surface Cracks Only
Superficial cracks in the enamel surface. Common in adults, cause no symptoms, and rarely require treatment beyond monitoring. This comprehensive approach ensures optimal outcomes for every patient. We combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Your treatment plan is customized based on your unique needs and goals.
Piece Breaks Off
A piece of the chewing surface breaks off, usually around a filling. Typically does not affect the nerve and is restored with a crown. This comprehensive approach ensures optimal outcomes for every patient. We combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Your treatment plan is customized based on your unique needs and goals.
Deep Vertical Crack
A crack extends from the chewing surface toward the root. If the crack hasn't reached the nerve, root canal therapy and a crown may save the tooth. This comprehensive approach ensures optimal outcomes for every patient. We combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Your treatment plan is customized based on your unique needs and goals.
Tooth Separates
A crack extends fully through the tooth, separating it into segments. May require extraction if segments cannot be preserved. This comprehensive approach ensures optimal outcomes for every patient. We combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. Your treatment plan is customized based on your unique needs and goals.
Treatment Solutions at Vitality Health
The treatment depends on crack severity, location, and whether the nerve is affected.
Key Details
Strongest restoration
Completed in One Visit
A same-day CEREC crown can be designed, milled, and fitted in a single appointment. No temporaries needed and you leave with a permanent restoration.
Same-Day Crowns
Key Details
Fastest option
If Nerve is Affected
If the crack has reached the pulp, root canal therapy removes the infected nerve tissue before the crown is placed to restore the tooth.
Root Canal Info
Key Details
Saves the tooth
What to Expect During Treatment
Critical Questions
Cracked Tooth FAQs
Important information about crack treatment
Most cracked teeth can be saved with proper treatment. Craze lines and fractured cusps rarely cause loss. Cracks that don't reach the nerve usually respond to crowns. Only severely split teeth may require extraction.
If you have sharp pain or sensitivity, seek care immediately. Asymptomatic cracks can wait a few days, but the sooner treated, the better the prognosis.
A well-placed crown typically lasts 10-15+ years with proper care. Avoid chewing on hard objects and maintain good oral hygiene.
Yes. Our CEREC technology allows us to design and mill crowns in-office. Many cracks and breaks can be restored in one appointment.
If extraction is necessary, we discuss replacement options including dental implants, which are the gold standard for tooth replacement.