A broken or chipped tooth should be looked at today, especially if it hurts, feels sharp or has a crack you can see. Call (561) 372-2189 and we'll set a same-day time at our Westlake office. A dentist checks how deep the break goes and shows you the repair options, each with a written price.
The $99 is a minimum fee for patients paying without insurance. It covers a limited, problem-focused emergency exam (ADA code D0140) and the X-ray needed to diagnose the tooth. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Signs you need broken tooth repair today
Teeth break in all kinds of ways: an olive pit, a fall off a bike, a ball to the face during practice, or a big old filling that finally gives out. Call us today if:
- The tooth hurts, either all the time or when you bite
- Hot or cold sends a jolt through it
- A sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek
- You see pink or red in the broken area, which can mean the nerve is exposed
- A piece is loose but still attached
- The crack runs down toward the gum
- The tooth was hit hard, even if it looks fine
A small chip that doesn't hurt and has no sharp edge can often wait for a planned visit. Anything beyond that is worth a same-day exam, because cracks tend to grow.
If the injury came with a blow to the head, a jaw that won't close properly or bleeding that won't stop, go to an emergency room first.
What happens at your same-day visit
Call first so we can hold you a time. We don't see walk-ins.
If you can find the broken piece, bring it in a small container of milk or a sealed bag. Sometimes it can be bonded back on.
The dentist looks at the tooth, checks your bite and takes the X-ray needed to see whether the crack reaches the nerve or root. The repair depends on what's broken:
- Small chips are often smoothed or rebuilt with tooth-colored bonding
- Larger breaks may need a filling or a crown to hold the tooth together
- Breaks into the nerve may need a root canal first
- Splits below the gum sometimes can't be saved, and extraction is the honest option
When a crown is needed, the first step today is protecting the tooth so it's comfortable while the crown is made. You see the written price before anything begins.
Cost of broken tooth repair in Westlake
We start with the problem-focused exam and the X-ray, which costs $99 for patients paying without insurance. With a PPO, HMO or Medicare Advantage dental plan, the exam and X-ray are billed to your plan.
Repairs range from a quick smoothing to a crown, so the price is set after the exam and handed to you in writing. Cash and cards are welcome, and so are in-house payment plans and Sunbit, Cherry and CareCredit financing. See cost and insurance.
Why patients choose our Persimmon Blvd W office
- We're open seven days: weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, weekends 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Broken teeth on a Saturday morning or a weeknight after practice can be seen the same day if you call first.
- Most PPO and HMO dental plans and Medicare Advantage dental plans are accepted.
- In-house payment plans and Sunbit, Cherry and CareCredit financing help with larger repairs.
- The phone is answered 24/7, and parking is on site.
Broken tooth repair near you in western Palm Beach County
Kids hurt at practice at Seminole Ridge High School or Acreage Community Park are a few minutes from our door. From The Acreage, take Orange Blvd to Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. Families in Royal Palm Beach can drive west on Okeechobee Blvd, and Avenir is a Northlake Blvd run away.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I wait to fix a broken tooth?
A small chip that doesn't hurt or feel sharp can usually wait a few days for a planned visit. If it aches, zings with cold, cuts your tongue, cracks down toward the gumline, wobbles or swells, phone us today. Cracks grow, and a tooth that can be bonded today may need a crown or worse next month.
What should I do right after I break a tooth?
Rinse with warm water. Press gauze on any bleeding. Use a cold compress on your cheek for swelling. Save any pieces in milk. Cover a sharp edge with sugarless gum or dental wax, and chew on the other side. Then call (561) 372-2189 for a same-day time.
Can a chipped front tooth be fixed the same day?
Often, yes. Small and medium chips on front teeth are usually repaired with tooth-colored bonding in one visit. Larger breaks may need a crown, which takes more than one appointment. The dentist will tell you which applies after the exam.
What if my broken tooth doesn't hurt?
A tooth that doesn't hurt can still have a problem. A crack can let bacteria reach the nerve slowly, and pain may only show up once infection sets in. A same-day exam catches that early, while the repair is still simpler. Our toothache page covers what to do if pain starts later.