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Broken tooth
Broken Tooth in Kondapur, Hyderabad
A broken tooth in Kondapur can be a small chip or a crack that runs towards the nerve. Chips are usually simple to repair, while deeper cracks need protection or a root canal, so it is worth having any broken tooth looked at, even if it does not hurt.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, the clinic's endodontist, whose speciality is saving damaged teeth. It explains what to do for a chipped tooth in Kondapur, how cracks are repaired, the risks and what is urgent.
- Keep the piece
- In milk or saliva
- Chip
- Usually a simple repair
- Deep crack
- May need a crown or root canal
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
A broken tooth is a tooth that has chipped, cracked or snapped, and the repair depends on how deep the damage goes, from bonding to a crown or a root canal. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, the dentist examines the tooth, takes an X-ray, and repairs it, with the broken piece reattached where possible.
01 Overview
What happens when a tooth breaks and how serious is it?
Teeth break from biting something hard, a fall or a blow, grinding, a large old filling that weakens the tooth, or decay that has hollowed it out. The NHS says that a chipped, broken or cracked tooth is usually not serious, but that you should see a dentist.1
How serious it is depends on how deep the damage goes. A small chip in the enamel may cause only a rough edge. If the break reaches the dentin, the tooth may be sensitive, see sensitive teeth. If it reaches the nerve, the tooth can hurt badly and may become infected, see tooth pain. A crack can run below the gum, where it cannot be seen.
If a piece has broken off, the NHS advises putting it in milk or saliva and taking it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on.1 Keep the piece, even if it is small.
A tooth knocked out of its socket is a separate emergency, see dental emergency. Heavy grinding is a common hidden cause of cracks, see TMJ treatment.
In short, a chip is usually simple, a crack towards the nerve is not, and any broken tooth should be seen.
If the break has reached the pulp, the exposed nerve can be very sensitive to air and temperature, and the tooth needs prompt care.
02 Candidacy
When should I see a dentist about a broken tooth in Kondapur?
Any broken tooth is worth a visit. How soon depends on the signs. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
Book a visit within days if
- A small chip with a rough or sharp edge
- A crack you can see or feel, even without pain
- Sensitivity to hot, cold or biting on one tooth
- A large old filling that has cracked or come out
Needs the same-day or urgent care
- Severe pain, or pain that wakes you at night
- A tooth broken so that the pink nerve is showing or bleeding
- Swelling of the gum or face, or a fever, which can mean infection
- A broken tooth after a blow to the face or head, with a loose tooth or a cut
A chip can wait a few days, and a broken tooth with severe pain, bleeding or swelling should be seen at once.
03 Options
How is a broken tooth repaired in Kondapur?
The repair depends on how much of the tooth is lost and how deep the damage goes. The dentist explains which of the following apply.
Reattaching the broken tooth fragment or smoothing a chipped tooth
If you have the piece, the dentist may be able to glue it back.1 A small chip can be smoothed down and polished, with no other treatment, or built up with tooth-coloured material.
One visit
Dental bonding or a filling for a chipped tooth
Tooth-coloured resin is built up in layers and hardened to restore the shape, see dental bonding and dental fillings. A front tooth can be reshaped with a veneer if the damage is larger.1
One visit
A crown or root canal for a cracked tooth reaching the nerve
If much of the tooth is lost or the crack is deep, a crown covers and holds it together. If the nerve is exposed or damaged, a root canal is needed first.1 A tooth that cannot be saved is removed, see tooth extraction and single tooth implant.
Several visits
If a root fragment is left below the gum, see surgical tooth extraction.
| Compared on | Chip in the enamel | Crack towards the nerve |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | Rough edge, maybe none | Pain, sensitivity, pain on biting |
| Repair | Smoothing, bonding or a filling | Crown, sometimes root canal |
| Visits | Usually one | Often two or more |
| Urgency | Within days | As soon as possible |
Chips are bonded or smoothed, and cracks that reach the nerve need a crown or a root canal.
04 Procedure
How is a broken tooth examined and repaired, step by step?
The aim is to see how deep the damage goes before choosing a repair. The steps below are what usually happens.
Examine, X-ray, choose the repair and protect the tooth.
History of how the tooth broke
The dentist asks how and when the tooth broke, whether you have kept the piece, and whether it hurts, bleeds or is sensitive. You are asked about grinding and any earlier work on the tooth.
Examining the chipped tooth or cracked tooth and taking an X-ray
The tooth is examined with a light and magnification, and the bite is tested. An X-ray shows how deep the break goes, the nerve and the root, and whether a crack runs below the gum.
Easing the pain and protecting the tooth
If the tooth hurts, local anaesthetic is used. A rough edge is smoothed to protect your tongue and cheek. If the nerve is exposed, a temporary dressing is placed.
Repairing the tooth with bonding, a crown or root canal
A fragment is glued back or the shape is built up with resin. A crown is prepared if much of the tooth is lost. A root canal is done if the nerve is damaged. A temporary crown may be placed while the final one is made.
Checking the bite and giving care advice
The bite is checked so the repaired tooth is not struck too hard. You are told what to avoid, and a night guard may be advised if you grind.
Reviewing the tooth
A review checks that the tooth has settled and the repair is firm. Cracked teeth are watched, because a crack can spread.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of repairing a broken tooth in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
Every break is different, so Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an examination. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- How much of the tooth is lost and how deep the crack goes
- The repair needed: smoothing, bonding, filling, crown or root canal
- Whether the nerve is damaged
- Whether the tooth is at the front or the back
What you decide with the dentist
- X-rays
- A temporary crown while the final one is made
- A night guard if grinding is the cause
Your history matters too, including grinding, the age of earlier fillings and any medical conditions.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
What should I do for a broken tooth until I am seen, and afterwards?
These steps help until you reach the dentist, and protect the repaired tooth afterwards.
Look after the broken piece and the mouth
Put any piece of tooth in milk or saliva, and take it to the dentist.1 Rinse the mouth gently with warm water. Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or wax if it is cutting your tongue.
Ease the pain
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the packet unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Use a cold pack on the cheek if there is a knock or swelling. Avoid very hot, cold or sweet food.
Protect the tooth
Eat on the other side, and avoid biting hard or sticky food on the broken tooth. A broken tooth can break further, so do not delay the visit.
After the repair
Follow the care advice for the repair you had. Avoid hard food and habits such as biting nails or opening packets with your teeth. Wear your night guard if you grind.
When to call us
Go to a hospital emergency department if a broken tooth comes with a blow to the head, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or if swelling spreads to the face, eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing. Call the clinic the same day for severe pain, bleeding from the tooth or a loose tooth.
Keep the piece in milk, protect the tooth and book a visit soon.
07 Limits
What are the limits of repairing a broken tooth?
Most broken teeth can be saved, but not all.
- A tooth that has split below the gum or down through the root often cannot be saved.
- A repair is weaker than the original tooth, and bonded or glued pieces can come off.
- A tooth that has been cracked can break again, especially if you grind.
- A root canal tooth is brittle and usually needs a crown.
- A cracked tooth that is not treated can become infected.
If the tooth cannot be saved, see tooth extraction and single tooth implant. For toothache, see tooth pain.
Risks and complications
The risks of repair include sensitivity, a repair that chips or comes off, a tooth that darkens or needs a root canal later, and, for a crown, the removal of healthy tooth to make room for it.
Cracks can spread, and a tooth that was thought to be saved sometimes has to be removed later.1
Results vary between people, and no one can promise that a repaired tooth will last any number of years.
Repairs have limits, and a cracked tooth needs watching and protection.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first broken tooth appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit the dentist asks how the tooth broke, examines it and takes an X-ray. You are told how deep the damage goes and what the options are. Many repairs can be started the same day. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Bring the broken piece in milk or saliva if you have it. Tell the dentist about pain, bleeding, grinding, any blow to the face and your medicines.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit assesses the break and often starts the repair the same day.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for a broken tooth in Kondapur?
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
A chipped tooth is usually not serious, but a crack that runs towards the nerve is. The difference is often invisible, which is why I like to see a broken tooth even when it does not hurt. If you keep the broken piece in milk and come in, we can sometimes glue it back, and the sooner, the better.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri, who reviewed this page, is the clinic's endodontist. Her MDS in conservative dentistry and endodontics covers repairing damaged teeth and root canals for those that reach the nerve, with the aim of saving the natural tooth.
An endodontist on the team
The clinic's endodontist treats cracked teeth that reach the nerve, with root canals where needed.
The piece is kept where possible
If you bring the fragment, the dentist tells you whether it can be glued back.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan before any treatment starts, so you know what is being done.
Saving the tooth comes first
If a tooth can be saved, you are told so before removal is suggested.
An endodontist, saving the tooth first and a written plan are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients looking for chipped tooth repair in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Cracked tooth treatment in Kondapur starts with an examination and an X-ray. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Broken tooth in Hyderabad for visitors and people from other cities and countries
If a tooth breaks while you are visiting or have moved to Hyderabad, connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone, and send a photo if you can, so the team can say how urgent it is. Many repairs are done in one visit.
Ask for a note on what was done and whether a crown or follow-up is needed, so you can arrange it before you travel. Keep the broken piece in milk until you are seen.
Ask for your records, X-rays and a written summary before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Plan the visits before you travel, and take your records home.
13 Questions
Broken tooth questions from patients in Kondapur
What should I do if my tooth breaks?
Put any broken piece in milk or saliva, rinse your mouth gently, cover a sharp edge if it is cutting you, and see a dentist. The dentist may be able to glue the piece back on. If there is severe pain, bleeding or swelling, seek care the same day.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
Usually not. The NHS says a chipped, broken or cracked tooth is usually not serious, but you should see a dentist. It becomes urgent if there is severe pain, a bleeding nerve, swelling or a fever.
Can a broken tooth be glued back?
Sometimes. If you bring the piece in milk or saliva, the dentist may be able to glue it back on. The chance is better the sooner you are seen and the cleaner and larger the piece.
How is a cracked tooth treated?
It depends on the depth. A small crack may be bonded or watched, a larger one is covered with a crown, and one that reaches the nerve needs a root canal first. A crack that runs through the root may mean the tooth has to be removed.
Why does my tooth hurt only when I bite?
Pain on biting and letting go is a typical sign of a cracked tooth, because the sides of the crack move. It can also come from an infection at the root. See a dentist to find out which, as a crack can spread.
Do I need a root canal for a broken tooth?
Only if the nerve is exposed, damaged or infected. A tooth broken at the edge, with the nerve intact, may need only bonding or a crown. An X-ray and tests show the state of the nerve.
How is the cost of repairing a broken tooth decided?
The cost is given after the examination. The size of the break, the repair needed, whether the nerve is damaged, any X-rays and whether a crown or temporary is needed all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
Can a broken tooth break again?
Yes. A repaired tooth is weaker than the original, and a cracked tooth can spread. Avoiding hard food, wearing a night guard if you grind and keeping your check-ups reduce the risk.
14 Second opinion
Has a tooth chipped, cracked or broken?
Call or send a WhatsApp message, and say if there is pain, bleeding or swelling, and the team will find you the earliest time. Bring the broken piece in milk if you have it. If you also had a blow to the head, or your face or neck is swelling, go to a hospital emergency department instead. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered for a broken tooth
Dental bonding
Rebuilds chipped edges with tooth-coloured material in one visit.
Dental crowns
Covers and holds together a weak or cracked tooth.
Root canal treatment
Saves a broken tooth whose nerve is damaged.
Sources
- Chipped, broken or cracked tooth, NHS
- Toothache, NHS
- Dental abscess, NHS
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.