{"id":6341,"date":"2026-04-30T15:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/muela-rota-que-hacer-tipos-de-fracturas-y-soluciones\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T20:53:44","slug":"broken-tooth-what-to-do-types-of-fractures-and-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/broken-tooth-what-to-do-types-of-fractures-and-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken Tooth? What to Do, Symptoms &amp; Treatments | DentalOne"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6341\" class=\"elementor elementor-6341 elementor-6331\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-042aa96 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"042aa96\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4c1590\" data-id=\"e4c1590\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d1041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66d1041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Feeling a sudden crunch while chewing or looking in the mirror to find a <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"73\">broken tooth<\/b> is a highly distressing experience. Don&#8217;t worry\u2014you are in the right place, and there is a solution.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">As dentists, we know that a dental fracture can cause anything from mild discomfort to severe pain that completely disrupts your day.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The good news is that modern dentistry offers quick, painless solutions to perform a full dental restoration and give you your smile back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c7d2ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c7d2ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25dd04d\" data-id=\"25dd04d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07bf7fa elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"07bf7fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No se ha encontrado ning\\u00fan encabezado en esta p\\u00e1gina.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__07bf7fa\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__07bf7fa\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__07bf7fa\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bb85fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bb85fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be54b20\" data-id=\"be54b20\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc933a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dc933a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\">What to do right now? First aid for a broken tooth<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What exactly should you do at this moment?<\/b> If you have a broken tooth, you should immediately rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it, apply a cold compress to your cheek to reduce swelling, and visit an emergency dental clinic right away.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"12\">To protect your mouth before you reach the dentist, follow these additional steps:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"13\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Save the fragment:<\/b> If you find the broken piece of the tooth, keep it in a glass of milk or saline solution so it doesn&#8217;t dehydrate.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Control the bleeding:<\/b> Use clean gauze and bite down gently for about 10 minutes if your gum is bleeding.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Avoid chewing:<\/b> Do not eat any hard foods, and chew on the opposite side of your mouth<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69bdc33 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69bdc33\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1fcf10\" data-id=\"e1fcf10\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92df19a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92df19a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\">What are the most common symptoms?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Sometimes, the fracture is so small that it isn&#8217;t visible to the naked eye, but your body quickly warns you that something is wrong.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The main symptoms of a crack or break include:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"18\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Extreme tooth sensitivity:<\/b> A sharp, shocking pain when consuming hot, cold, or sweet food and drinks.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pain when chewing:<\/b> Sudden sharp twinges right when you release the biting pressure.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tongue irritation:<\/b> Feeling a sharp, jagged, or rough edge inside your mouth.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Think of your tooth like a house. If the roof (the enamel) cracks, the outside cold and heat go straight into the inner rooms, causing significant pain.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Why does a tooth break? Common causes<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Our teeth are incredibly strong, but they are not indestructible.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"22\">The most common causes we see in our clinic are:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chewing hard foods:<\/b> Biting on ice, hard candies, nuts, or bones.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Trauma and impact:<\/b> Sports injuries, falls, or a direct blow to the face.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bruxism:<\/b> Grinding or clenching your teeth at night severely wears down and weakens the enamel.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Large cavities:<\/b> An untreated deep cavity hollows out the tooth from the inside, leaving it as fragile as an eggshell.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d39cf59\" data-id=\"d39cf59\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ba4149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ba4149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"24\">Parts of the tooth that can break<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"25\">To understand the severity of your case, it&#8217;s helpful to know the basic anatomy of your tooth:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"26\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Enamel:<\/b> The hard, protective outer layer. If only this part chips, there is usually no pain.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dentin:<\/b> The yellowish middle layer. If the fracture reaches here, you will begin to feel extreme sensitivity.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dental pulp:<\/b> The &#8220;heart&#8221; of the tooth containing the nerves. If this is exposed, the pain is sharp and it is a medical emergency.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"27\">Types of dental fractures<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"28\">Not all breaks are the same. Dentists classify the damage into several types to choose the ideal treatment:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"29\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Craze lines:<\/b> Very shallow cracks in the enamel that often require no treatment, just clinical monitoring.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fractured cusp:<\/b> A chewing corner of the tooth breaks off. It doesn&#8217;t usually affect the nerve or cause severe pain.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cracked tooth:<\/b> The crack extends from the chewing surface down toward the root and gum line.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Split tooth:<\/b> The tooth separates completely into two distinct, independent parts.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">Treatments for a broken tooth<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"31\">Depending on the extent of the damage, we will offer you the best <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">dental restoration<\/b> option so you can eat and smile normally again.<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"32\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cosmetic Bonding:<\/b> We use tooth-colored aesthetic composite resin to repair minor damage in a single, quick visit.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dental Crowns:<\/b> If the damage is extensive, we place a custom-made protective &#8220;cap&#8221; that covers, seals, and strengthens the entire tooth.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Root Canal Treatment:<\/b> If the fracture reaches the nerve, we painlessly clean the infection and seal the root before placing a crown.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/dental-implants-in-panama\/\">Dental Implants<\/a>:<\/b> If the tooth root is split and cannot be saved, we replace it permanently with a titanium dental implant.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0969ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0969ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-094deed\" data-id=\"094deed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6954a22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6954a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"34\">How can you relieve broken tooth pain at home?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"35\">If it&#8217;s the middle of the night or you are waiting for your appointment time at our clinic, you can take these temporary measures:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"36\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\">Take an <b data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\">over-the-counter pain reliever or anti-inflammatory<\/b> (like ibuprofen) following the package instructions.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"36,1,0\">If the sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek, cover it temporarily with <b data-path-to-node=\"36,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">orthodontic wax<\/b> (available at any pharmacy).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"36,2,0\">Keep the area very clean by gently rinsing with warm salt water to prevent bacteria from entering the wound.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"37\">Remember: these home remedies provide relief, but <b data-path-to-node=\"37\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">they do not cure the problem<\/b>. An open, fractured tooth is a direct gateway for serious infections.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"38\">Conclusion: Act fast to save your broken tooth<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"39\">Ignoring a <b data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">broken tooth<\/b> and waiting for it to stop hurting will only make the situation worse, increasing the risk of abscesses or permanently losing the tooth.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"40\">Modern dentistry, our advanced technology, and our specialists allow us to perform a flawless dental restoration that is highly aesthetic and, above all, pain-free.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"41\">Don&#8217;t let fear stop you from being healthy. <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/contacto\/\">Contact us<\/a> today and let us take care of your smile!<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"43\">Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Fractures (FAQ)<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"44\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58ed56b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58ed56b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47fccc2\" data-id=\"47fccc2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb05c16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"fb05c16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2631\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2631\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does fixing a broken tooth hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2631\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2631\"><p data-path-to-node=\"44\">No, modern dental restoration treatments do not hurt. We use state-of-the-art local anesthesia to completely numb the area before touching your tooth. Your comfort and peace of mind are our top priorities throughout the entire process.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"45\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"46\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2632\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2632\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does it cost to fix a fractured tooth?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2632\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2632\"><p data-path-to-node=\"45\">The price depends directly on the level of damage. Repairing a small chip with composite bonding is a very affordable procedure, while requiring a porcelain crown or a root canal will involve a higher investment. 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