Chipped Tooth in Bannockburn VIC: What to Do and How We Repair It
Chipped, cracked or broken a tooth? Call (03) 4217 3810 during opening hours, and we'll fit you in between booked appointments wherever we can.
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If you chip a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water, keep any broken pieces, avoid chewing on that side and call a dentist during opening hours. A chipped tooth in Bannockburn VIC doesn't have to mean a drive to Geelong. Our High Street dentists can check the tooth, tell you what's happened and go through the repair options and costs with you before anything starts.
What Should You Do Straight After Chipping a Tooth in Bannockburn?
Straight after chipping a tooth, save any pieces and call us during opening hours so a dentist can check it. A chip that doesn't hurt still needs a look, because a crack can sit under a small chip. Until you're seen at our Bannockburn clinic, these simple steps can protect the tooth and ease soreness:
- Rinse your mouth gently with warm water.
- Keep any broken pieces in a clean container and bring them in.
- Hold a cold pack on your cheek if it's swollen.
- Chew on the other side and choose soft foods.
- If a sharp edge catches your tongue, ask your chemist about dental wax to cover it.
Pain relief from the chemist can ease pain for a while, but it doesn't treat the cause. Don't put tablets against the tooth or gum. healthdirect has more first-aid advice for a dental injury.
If a whole adult tooth is knocked out, follow our first aid for a knocked-out adult tooth and call us straight away.
How Can You Tell if a Tooth Is Chipped, Cracked or Broken?
You can't always tell a chipped tooth from a cracked or broken one by looking, which is why a dentist checks the tooth and may take an X-ray. In general, a chip is a small piece off an edge, a crack is a line through the tooth, and a break means a larger piece has come away. Each may need a different repair.
- Chipped: a small piece of enamel has come off. It may feel sharp but often doesn't hurt.
- Cracked: a line runs through the tooth. It may hurt when you bite or have something cold, and it can be hard to see.
- Broken: a bigger piece has come off, and the nerve may be exposed. A pink or red spot in the tooth can mean the nerve is showing.
Common causes include falls, knocks during sport, biting ice or hard lollies, grinding, and teeth weakened by large fillings.
How Is a Chipped or Broken Tooth Repaired in Bannockburn?
How a chipped or broken tooth is repaired depends on the size of the break, where the tooth is, and whether the nerve is affected. Small chips can often be smoothed or built back up with tooth-coloured material, while larger breaks may need a crown or root canal treatment. Your dentist explains the options, and what each costs, before anything starts.
- Smoothing. A tiny chip may only need its rough edge polished.
- Bonding. For a front tooth, a dentist may use bonding to rebuild a chipped edge with tooth-coloured resin. Bonding can stain or chip, so it may need repairs over time.
- A filling. A broken corner on a back tooth may need patching a small break with a white filling. A large filling can leave the tooth weaker.
- A crown. When much of the tooth is lost, your dentist may suggest a crown to cover a large break. The tooth is shaped to fit, which removes some tooth.
- Root canal treatment. If the nerve is exposed or infected, root canal care after a deep break cleans and seals the inside of the tooth. It aims to keep the tooth, but not every tooth can be kept.
- Removal. A tooth split below the gum line may not be repairable, so removing a tooth that can't be repaired may be the right choice.
How long any repair lasts depends on its size, your bite and habits such as grinding.
How Can You Lower the Chance of Chipping a Tooth in Bannockburn?
You can lower the chance of chipping a tooth by wearing a mouthguard for sport, not chewing ice or hard lollies, and getting grinding checked. Regular check-ups also help, because a dentist can spot a cracked filling or a weak tooth early. Try not to use your teeth to open packets or bottles.
If you or your kids play footy or netball, ask about a fitted mouthguard for contact sport. If you wake with a sore jaw, you may grind at night, and a night guard if you grind your teeth is one option.
When Should You See a Dentist About a Chipped Tooth in Bannockburn?
See a dentist about a chipped tooth in Bannockburn soon if it hurts, feels sensitive to hot or cold, has a sharp edge, or a large piece has broken off. If you notice any of these, it's a good idea to have it checked soon. Call and we'll find the earliest suitable time.
A small chip that doesn't hurt is less urgent, but it should still be looked at. Many dental problems are simpler to treat when they're found early.
Go to hospital or call triple zero (000) first if you have trouble breathing, talking or swallowing, heavy bleeding, a very swollen mouth or tongue, or a heavy blow to the head or face. healthdirect also advises emergency care when a toothache or gum swelling affects your breathing or spreads near your eye or neck. When we're closed, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice.
How We Help With a Chipped Tooth in Bannockburn
If you chip or break a tooth, call us during opening hours. We fit emergency patients in between booked appointments wherever we can, so please call first rather than coming straight in. See how we handle urgent dental visits for other problems such as swelling or toothache.
Your dentist checks the tooth and your bite, takes an X-ray if one is needed, and explains what they find. We explain your options and fees before we start. Sometimes the first visit is about easing pain or smoothing a sharp edge, and the repair is booked for another day. We call to check on you after treatments such as extractions.
We're at 5/14 High Street, Bannockburn VIC 3331, open Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 9am–1pm. Many of our patients come from Teesdale and Lethbridge, and we also see people from Inverleigh, Batesford, Shelford and Meredith. The clinic is on the ground floor with no steps. Parking is limited, so allow a few extra minutes. Our team speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.
We accept all health funds with HICAPS on the spot, plus DVA Gold and White Cards. Our FAQ page has short answers on chipped and broken teeth.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Tasneem, dentist and owner of Golden Plains Dental Services. Dr Tasneem has more than nine years of experience as a dentist.
Common Questions About Chipped Teeth in Bannockburn
How much does it cost to fix a chipped tooth in Bannockburn?
The cost to fix a chipped tooth in Bannockburn depends on the size of the break, which repair suits the tooth, and whether you need an X-ray or treatment for the nerve. We'll explain your options and what each one costs before any treatment starts. We accept all health funds and claim on the spot with HICAPS. Read about health fund rebates for fixing a broken tooth.
Can a chipped tooth wait, or should I see a dentist straight away?
A small chipped tooth that doesn't hurt can usually wait a short time, but it should still be checked, because a crack can hide under a chip. If the tooth hurts, feels sensitive or has a sharp edge, call us during opening hours and we'll find the earliest suitable time. If it doesn't hurt, you can also ask about it at your next routine check-up with us.
Can I see a dentist about a broken tooth on a Saturday in Bannockburn?
Yes, you can see a dentist about a broken tooth on a Saturday in Bannockburn, because we're open 9am–1pm on Saturdays as well as 9am–6pm on weekdays. Call us first and we'll try to fit you in between booked appointments. We're closed on Sundays, so call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice, or 000 in an emergency. Check our Saturday opening times and our location.
Does fixing a chipped tooth hurt?
Fixing a chipped tooth often causes little discomfort, and many small repairs need little or no drilling. If the break is deep or the tooth is sensitive, your dentist can numb the area with an injection before starting. Some people feel mild sensitivity for a short time afterwards. You can read what happens when you first visit us before your appointment.
What should I do if my child chips a tooth in Bannockburn?
If your child chips a tooth in Bannockburn, rinse their mouth with warm water, keep any broken piece and call us during opening hours so a dentist can check it. Don't try to put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. We offer CDBS bulk billing for eligible children, which can cover some basic dental services. Find out about dental visits for children after a knock.
Who will check my chipped tooth at your Bannockburn clinic?
One of our dentists will check your chipped tooth, and every dentist who treats you at our Bannockburn clinic is registered with Ahpra, the national regulator for health practitioners. Our dentists are Dr Tasneem, who owns the practice, and Dr Vivek Juneja. You can check any dentist's registration on the public Ahpra register. Read about the dentists who would check your chipped tooth.
Chipped a Tooth? Call Us First
If you've chipped, cracked or broken a tooth, call (03) 4217 3810 and we'll find the earliest suitable time, Monday to Friday 9am–6pm or Saturday 9am–1pm. This guide is part of our Emergency dental service, which also covers urgent care for toothache, swelling and lost fillings.