All Dental Topics,Broken tooth
Broken tooth
What options are there to fix my broken tooth?
There are various options to restore a broken tooth. If the tooth is symptom free or mildly cold sensitive then the tooth can be restored by one of 3 options:
Each option has advantages and disadvantages, follow the link of each option for more information. If the broken tooth is causing toothache or has an abscess associated with it then the tooth will first require a root canal before 1 of the 3 options can be used to restore the tooth. If the tooth is too badly broken your dentist may recommend tooth removal and discuss options to replace the missing tooth.
The cost of fixing a broken tooth varies depending on the option selected. A large tooth coloured filling can range from $200 – $500 depending on whether reinforcing materials or aesthetic tints are used. A large amalgam filling can range from $200 to $300 and a lab made crown can range from $1000 – $1800.
Broken tooth cusp adjacent to a large amalgam filling.
Broken tooth cusp and large old amalgam filling replaced by a tooth-coloured composite filling.
To find a dentist who can assess your broken tooth visit www.fillinggaps.co.nz.
