Broken Tooth? We Can Help
Emergency Dental Care in Ottawa
Same-Day Emergency Broken Tooth Repair
A broken tooth can happen in an instant—biting down on something hard, a sports injury, a fall, or even grinding your teeth at night. Whatever the cause, a broken tooth needs prompt attention. At BluSky Dental Holland Cross, we provide same-day emergency appointments for broken tooth repair.
Don't wait with a broken tooth. The sooner you get treatment, the better your chances of saving the tooth and avoiding infection.
Serving Westboro, Hintonburg, Wellington West, Little Italy, and Downtown Ottawa.
Types of Broken Teeth
Not all tooth fractures are the same. Understanding the type helps determine treatment:
Minor Chips
Small chips in tooth enamel, often on front teeth. Usually painless but can have sharp edges that irritate your tongue or cheek.
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Cracked Tooth
A crack that extends from the chewing surface toward the root. May cause pain when chewing or with temperature changes. Can be difficult to diagnose.
Fractured Cusp
Occurs around a dental filling. Usually doesn't affect the tooth pulp and causes minimal pain.
Serious Breaks
Large pieces broken off, often causing pain and exposing the tooth's nerve. Requires immediate treatment.
Split Tooth
A crack that has split the tooth into distinct segments. Often results from an untreated cracked tooth over time.
Vertical Root Fracture
Begins at the root and extends toward the chewing surface. Often goes unnoticed until infection develops around the root.
Symptoms of a Broken Tooth
- Sharp or throbbing pain (may come and go)
- Pain when chewing or biting
- Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet
- Swollen gums around the affected tooth
- Sharp edges that cut your tongue or cheek
- Visible crack or break in the tooth
What Causes Teeth to Break?
Common Causes:
- Biting hard objects - ice, hard candy, popcorn kernels
- Sports injuries - impact to the face or mouth
- Falls or accidents
- Teeth grinding (bruxism) - weakens enamel over time
- Large old fillings - don't support remaining tooth structure
- Tooth decay - weakens tooth from inside
- Age - teeth naturally weaken over time
- Temperature shock - alternating hot and cold foods
- Using teeth as tools - opening packages, biting nails
Immediate Steps to Take
If you break a tooth, take these steps immediately:
- Call us at (613) 728-1511 for same-day emergency care
- Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area
- Apply cold compress to face to reduce swelling
- Save any pieces of the broken tooth - bring them to your appointment
- Take pain reliever (over-the-counter) if needed
- Avoid chewing on the affected side
- Cover sharp edges with dental wax, sugarless gum, or gauze to protect tongue and cheek
- Don't delay treatment - even if there's no pain
Treatment Options for Broken Teeth
Treatment depends on the severity and location of the break:
Dental Bonding
For minor chips, we apply tooth-colored composite resin to restore the tooth's appearance and function. Quick, painless, and completed in one visit.
Learn more about Cosmetic Bonding →
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Dental Veneers
For front teeth with visible damage, porcelain veneers provide a beautiful, natural-looking solution that covers the entire front surface.
Learn more about Porcelain Veneers →
Dental Crowns
For more extensive breaks, a crown covers and protects the entire tooth. We offer same-day crowns using advanced CAD/CAM technology—no temporary crown, no second visit.
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Root Canal Therapy
If the break exposes the tooth's pulp (nerve), root canal treatment removes damaged tissue, eliminates pain, and seals the tooth. A crown typically follows to protect the treated tooth.
Learn more about Microscope Root Canal →
Tooth Extraction
Severely broken teeth that extend below the gum line or have extensive damage may require extraction, followed by replacement with a dental implant, bridge, or denture.
Learn more about Tooth Extractions →
Preventing Broken Teeth
While accidents happen, you can reduce your risk:
- Wear a mouthguard during sports and physical activities
- Don't chew on ice, hard candy, or other hard objects
- Get a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Maintain regular dental visits to address weak or damaged teeth early
- Fix cavities promptly to prevent tooth weakness
- Avoid using teeth as tools to open packages
- Address large old fillings before they weaken the tooth
Why Choose BluSky Dental for Broken Tooth Repair?
Same-Day Emergency Appointments
We prioritize dental emergencies. Call us, and we'll see you today.
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Advanced Same-Day Crown Technology
Our CAD/CAM system creates permanent crowns in a single visit—no waiting weeks with a temporary crown.
Pain-Free Treatment
We use local anesthesia and offer sedation options to ensure your comfort during treatment.
Learn more about Sedation Dentistry →
Natural-Looking Results
Whether we use bonding, veneers, or crowns, your repaired tooth will look completely natural and blend seamlessly with your smile.
Experienced Emergency Care
Our team has extensive experience treating dental emergencies and restoring broken teeth with excellent outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call your dentist immediately for same-day care. Rinse your mouth with warm water, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, save any tooth pieces, take over-the-counter pain reliever if needed, and avoid chewing on that side. Don't wait - prompt treatment prevents infection and improves chances of saving the tooth.
Yes, most broken teeth can be repaired. Treatment depends on severity: minor chips can be bonded in one visit, larger breaks may need crowns, severe breaks exposing the nerve require root canal therapy first, and teeth broken below the gum line may need extraction and replacement with an implant or bridge.
Yes, a broken tooth should be treated as soon as possible. Even if there's no pain, bacteria can enter the break and cause infection. Sharp edges can cut soft tissues. The longer you wait, the more extensive and expensive treatment becomes. Call for same-day emergency care.
Costs vary based on treatment: bonding for minor chips is least expensive, crowns and root canals cost more, extractions with implants are most extensive. Most insurance covers a portion of emergency treatment. We provide estimates before beginning work.
Contact Us for Emergency Broken Tooth Repair
Don't wait with a broken tooth. Call BluSky Dental Holland Cross now for same-day emergency care.
Call: (613) 728-1511
Address: 20 – 1620 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4S7
Email: hollandcrossreception@blusky.dental
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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