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CHIPPED/BROKEN TOOTH
Learn About Chipped and Broken Tooth
A chipped or broken tooth is a serious issue, usually indicating that damage has occurred to the inside of the tooth as well as the outside. Call Dr. SmiLee for an emergency appointment immediately, and if you cannot see Dr. Jong Lee right away be sure to clean your mouth by gently rinsing with warm saltwater. If the cracked tooth is caused by facial trauma, apply a cold compress to the area to minimize swelling. He will need to take an x-ray to properly diagnose the condition of the tooth to determine the best course of treatment, typically either a crown if no damage has been done to the inside of the tooth, or possibly root canal therapy if it has.
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides rapid, gentle restoration for chipped and broken teeth. Conveniently located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our multi-specialty clinic delivers a full spectrum of oral healthcare, seamlessly uniting routine Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa services under one roof. Whether caused by sports trauma, biting hard food, or structural enamel weakness, a broken tooth exposes sensitive inner nerves and increases your risk of severe bacterial infection. Dr. Lee prioritizes same-day emergency appointments to smooth sharp edges, seal nerve tissue, and restore your smile’s natural beauty and bite alignment.
Serving military families and residents throughout Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team customizes tooth repair to the severity of your enamel fracture. For minor cosmetic chips, single-visit composite tooth bonding or custom porcelain veneers offer seamless aesthetic repairs. If an injury damages a significant portion of the tooth crown, Dr. Lee utilizes custom porcelain crowns to reinforce structural integrity. If a fracture extends deep beneath the gum line rendering the tooth unsavable, our Emergency Dentistry protocols handle gentle extractions, transitioning seamlessly into permanent replacement options through Dental Implants Dentistry. Furthermore, routine Family Dentistry maintenance protects your surrounding teeth, while our therapeutic MedSpa services help soothe facial muscle fatigue and jaw joint tension following dental trauma.
CHIPPED/BROKEN TOOTH
How to Handle Chipped/Broken Teeth
Keep any pieces of your tooth that you can find and bring them in a small container to the dental office. If you are in significant pain, you can take ibuprofen and apply a cold compress to your face for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the compress for an additional 10 minutes before reapplying. You may do this for up to one hour. Treatments typically involve placing a crown over the damaged tooth.
