Chipped Tooth in Vancouver WA

A broken tooth, cracked tooth, or chipped tooth can happen when you least expect it. No matter how it happens, the situation can be scary. 

At Vancouver Emergency Dentist, we provide fast, comprehensive care for damaged teeth. If you are dealing with a dental emergency, our team is ready with same-day appointments and advanced treatment options to restore your tooth. We welcome patients at both our West Vancouver location and our Camas dental office.

If your tooth has cracked or broken, do not wait. You can request an appointment online for immediate care.

Teeth are strong, but not indestructible. Many situations can lead to cracks, chips, or completely broken off a piece of tooth. Things that can cause this:

• Biting down on hard foods such as ice nuts or candy
• Sports injuries or trauma to the mouth
• Falls or accidents
• Teeth weakened by untreated cavities
• Old fillings that no longer support the tooth
• Grinding or clenching your teeth at night
• Sudden temperature changes from hot to cold foods

Even a small chip can worsen over time. Damage that reaches the inner pulp of the tooth may require emergency treatment to prevent infection.

We believe urgent dental care should be accessible when you need it most. Learn more about payment and coverage on our financing and insurance. Vancouver Emergency Dentist works with you to get the dental treatment you need without the stress.

Some broken teeth cause pain while others may only cause sensitivity at first. Common symptoms include:

• Sharp pain when chewing
• Sensitivity to cold or heat
• Discomfort that comes and goes
• Swelling around the tooth or gums
• A visible chip, crack, or missing piece
• Pain radiating into the jaw or ear
• Bleeding from the gumline near the tooth

If you notice swelling or signs of infection, you may need urgent dental care for a serious dental abscess or treatment for swollen gums and facial swelling. Call us immediately if you are feeling these symptoms.

Accidents happen, and you can chip your teeth in many different ways. Some require immediate emergency dental treatment, especially if:

• The tooth is bleeding or painful
• The crack extends below the gumline
• The nerve is exposed
• There is facial swelling
• You cannot chew without pain
• The injury occurred from trauma or accident

In these cases, DO NOT WAIT to get treatment, as it can lead to infection and tooth loss. We can help with tooth pain in Vancouver.

We offer urgent care for both adult dental emergencies and children’s dental emergencies.

Treatment depends on the severity of the damage. Our emergency dentists begin with a full exam and digital imaging to determine the best restoration option.

Crown and Filling Repair

Minor chips or cracks can be repaired with a filling, bonding, or crown restoration. If you have an existing crown or filling that has broken, we can provide same-day help through our crown and filling repair services.

Emergency Root Canal

If the crack reaches the nerve or there is an infection, a root canal may be needed to remove bacteria and save the tooth. Learn more about urgent treatment on our emergency root canal.

Tooth Extraction for Severe Damage

Sometimes a tooth is too damaged to be saved. We do everything we can to save your natural tooth, but sometimes the damage is too great to save the tooth. In these cases, tooth removal may be the only option. Our team provides fast pain relief with emergency tooth extraction services.

Tooth Replacement Options

If a tooth must be removed, we offer long-term tooth replacement options, including dental implants, to restore function and appearance.

Treatment for Jaw Injury or Trauma

If your broken tooth resulted from an accident, you may also have jaw damage that needs addressing. Visit our page on jaw pain and injury treatment for additional care.

While waiting to see a dentist, you can take these steps

• Rinse gently with warm salt water
• Use a cold compress for swelling
• Avoid chewing on the damaged side
• Save any broken tooth fragments if possible
• Take over the counter pain relief as directed
• Call for emergency dental care as soon as possible

These steps may help temporarily, but you need to see a dentist for professional care. This is the only way to prevent worsening damage or infection.

Our experienced Vancouver dentists and staff are committed to gentle care and fast relief. Learn more about the people caring for your dental needs. Meet the Doctors and our Meet Our Team.

A cracked or broken tooth should never be ignored. Prompt treatment can save the tooth relieve pain and prevent infection. Our full range of emergency dental treatments is designed to restore your comfort as quickly as possible.

Call today or request an appointment online to receive immediate care for a chipped cracked or broken tooth in Vancouver WA.