Station House Dental Care BlogWhat to Do If You
What to Do If You
Break a Tooth
A broken tooth needs prompt attention. Here is what to do immediately and what treatment options are available.
Immediate Steps
Save any fragments. Rinse mouth with warm water. Apply cold compress to reduce swelling. Take paracetamol for pain. Call Station House Dental Care on 01282 965286 for a same-day emergency appointment.
Treatment Options
Minor break: composite bonding (from £150). Moderate: crown (from £571). Severe with nerve exposure: root canal + crown. Unsaveable: extraction followed by implant (from £2,500).
Clinical Evidence & References
- NHS UK — Chipped, broken or cracked tooth (nhs.uk)
- British Dental Association — Dental trauma management
- Dental Trauma Guide — Evidence-based treatment protocols (dentaltraumaguide.org)
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Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias
BDS Sheffield, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267
Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Station House Dental Care with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons — a postgraduate qualification held by fewer than 1% of UK dentists.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book your £40 consultation at Station House Dental Care