Broken Tooth Repair for North Finchley | Same-Day Private Care

You should seek treatment immediately if you've broken a tooth. Even a small chip has sharp edges that cut your tongue or cheek, and deeper fractures expose the nerve, causing severe pain and infection. We recommend scheduling an urgent assessment if you're experiencing sharp pain when biting, sudden sensitivity to hot or cold, a visible crack or piece of tooth missing, or if the broken tooth has a jagged edge. For patients in North Finchley, our practice is easily reachable via bus routes such as 143 or 326, so you are seen quickly.

First, our priority is to get you out of pain. Your 30-minute emergency appointment starts with a gentle examination of the damaged tooth. We will take a digital X-ray to check the extent of the fracture and assess the health of the tooth's root and surrounding bone. Dr. Reddy will explain the findings and discuss your repair options, outlining the costs and procedures for each. Treatment can begin in the same visit. For a simple chip, bonding in about 45 to 60 minutes is common. For more severe breaks, we place a temporary filling or crown to protect the tooth while a permanent restoration is prepared.

For minor chips on front teeth, composite bonding is an excellent, minimally invasive solution. A tooth-colored resin is applied to the damaged area, sculpted to match the natural tooth shape, and hardened with a special light. This is a quick, one-visit repair. A recent patient from North Finchley arrived with a chipped front tooth from a fall. We repaired it with bonding in under an hour, and the result was seamless.

If a large piece of the tooth, especially a molar, has broken off, a dental crown is often the best solution. A crown is a cap that covers the entire remaining tooth structure, restoring its shape, size, and strength. With success rates around 90 percent after 10 years, they are durable and long lasting. Our in-house CAD/CAM technology lets us design and prepare high-quality crowns efficiently.

In some cases, a porcelain veneer can cover a fracture on a front tooth. If the break is deep and exposes the tooth’s nerve, root canal treatment may be needed first to save the tooth from infection and extraction. Dr. Reddy's postgraduate training in endodontics ensures you receive expert care for these more complex cases.

First 24 hours: You may experience mild sensitivity or tenderness around the repaired tooth, which is normal. Avoid chewing directly on the restored tooth for the first day. You can manage discomfort with over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen. Stick to soft foods like soup, yogurt, and smoothies. First week: Be mindful when eating. Avoid very hard, crunchy, or sticky foods that could put pressure on the new restoration. Maintain good oral hygiene, but be gentle when brushing around the area for the first few days. Red flags—call during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7): Contact us immediately if you experience severe, throbbing pain that does not improve, if the restoration feels loose or falls out, or if you notice swelling in your gums. For emergencies outside these hours, please call 111 or visit your nearest A&E.

To make an informed choice about your treatment, here are essential questions to ask when you consult with us or another practice in the North Finchley area:What is the long-term success rate for the repair you're recommending? Will the colour of the bonding or crown perfectly match my other teeth? What are the full costs, including the assessment, X-rays, and final restoration? How long will the repair last, and what maintenance is required? Are there any alternative treatment options for my specific case?

As a fully private dental practice, NHS treatment is not offered. The cost of repairing a broken tooth depends on the type and complexity of the repair. A simple composite bonding procedure may cost a few hundred pounds, while a custom-made porcelain crown will cost more. We provide a clear, itemised treatment plan with all costs detailed before any work begins, so there are no surprises. We accept private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please contact our team to discuss your coverage.