Chipped or Broken Tooth Repair in Fairfax, VA

A Chipped Tooth Doesn't Have to Wait Until Monday

Save the Piece. Rinse. Call Us.

If you can find the piece that broke off, save it in a small container, a damp paper towel or a sealed bag works. We may not be able to bond it back depending on the break, but it gives us useful information. Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. If the break left a sharp edge against your tongue or cheek, you can cover it temporarily with sugar-free gum or dental wax from any drugstore. Then call us so we can get you in same-day.

Chip, Crown, Or Both. Same Day.

The fix depends on how much of the tooth is gone. A small chip is usually a same-day composite repair, done in one visit. A larger break or a cracked tooth that extends below the gum often needs a crown, and we make those in-house with CEREC so you walk out with a permanent crown the same day. No temporary, no two-week wait for a lab. If a root canal is also needed (which happens when the break reaches the nerve), we do that here too, same appointment.

If a Veneer Popped Off, Bring It With You

Whether it's a veneer we placed or one from another dentist, we can usually reattach or replace it same-day. You don't have to walk around with a visible gap while you wait for an appointment. Call us, bring the veneer if you have it, and we'll get you sorted.

What should I do if I chipped my tooth?

Save the piece if you can find it, rinse your mouth gently, and cover any sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax. Then call us. Even a small chip should be checked because the underlying tooth may be more damaged than it looks. Most chips are repaired same-day with tooth-colored composite in a single appointment.

How much does it cost to fix a chipped or broken tooth?

Cost depends on the size of the break and the repair needed. The emergency exam is $250 and includes your X-rays. A composite repair for a small chip is usually a quick same-day fix. A larger break may need a CEREC same-day CEREC crown starting at $2,126. Root canal therapy, if needed, starts at $1,447 to $3,200. You'll get a written estimate before treatment begins.

Will my repaired tooth look natural?

Yes. We only use tooth-colored composite and porcelain materials for visible teeth. Both bond directly to the tooth and are color-matched to your surrounding teeth so the repair blends in. Most patients can't tell where the repair is once it's done. With proper care, composite repairs last 7 to 10 years, and CEREC crowns last 10 to 15 years or longer.

What if my tooth broke below the gum line?

A break that extends below the gum line is more involved than a surface chip. Depending on how deep it goes, the tooth can sometimes be saved with a crown and possibly a root canal. If the break is too deep to restore, an extraction may be the right call, followed by a permanent tooth replacement at our main site, dentcarenow.com, when you're ready. We'll tell you honestly what's possible at your visit.