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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Broken teeth

Our teeth are very strong but despite this, the stresses and strains of our everyday life can still cause them to chip, crack or break.

Common cause of these breaks can include:

  • Chewing on hard foods
  • Facial trauma following an accident
  • Damage from a sports injury
  • Untreated cavities causing the tooth to become brittle and break
  • Old, large amalgam fillings, where the remaining structure of the natural tooth can become brittle

Broken teeth can cause varying degrees of pain, from extremely painful, to discomfort triggered by hot or cold foods or drink, even to no signs of immediate pain. However, in order to prevent further damage or infection which could result in the loss of the tooth, it’s important to book an appointment with your Cedar Dental Care dentist as soon as possible.

Treatment of a broken or chipped tooth will depend on how severely it is damaged. For small breaks or chips, it may be possible to repair them in a single visit with a simple filling or bonding. For more severe breaks, multiple visits may be required to repair the break with multiple treatments.

Treatment for fractures and broken teeth

Teeth with minor chips on the edges usually don’t cause any pain or problems, but your Cedar Dental Care dentist will most likely repair a chip by smoothing the edge and inserting a tooth-coloured filling to prevent it from cutting your lips or tongue.

Heavily fractured and seriously broken teeth may need more complex treatment. For instance, a large cavity that causes a major fracture or break, causing pain and infection, may need root canal treatment. Cracks and breaks may expose your nerve endings, making the teeth sensitive to hot and cold air and foods.

Root canal treatment isn’t always necessary if your teeth are chipped or broken, though. Where there’s no pain or infection, cracks are filled and bound together with a specialised tooth cement, while a broken tooth will be fixed with a crown. Crowns are also used as part of the treatment for other types of splits and breaks, such as broken cusps, split roots/vertical breaks, split molars, and as a buttress against further cracks. If your tooth has decayed from the inside out and is now broken, your Cedar Dental Care dentist may recommend that your tooth be removed.

Sometimes, if you have a cracked or broken tooth, it may not be noticeable because it doesn’t hurt. But no matter how minor these problems are, they should still be investigated by your dentist, as infections can arise if the problem isn’t treated with antibiotics. The best course of action is, as always, a good oral hygiene regime and regular reviews with the dentist.

What to do if you break your tooth

If you’ve fractured or broken a tooth, follow these steps immediately before booking an appointment with Cedar Dental Care.

  • Rinse your mouth out with warm water
  • Apply pressure on any bleeding areas using gauze or a wet teabag
  • Apply an icepack to your cheek if there’s any swelling
  • If you have access to it, cover any major cracks with temporary dental cement
  • If it’s painful, use an over-the-counter pain reliever such as paracetamol
  • Cover any broken teeth with milk, saliva or saline solution

As with any teeth problems, if you have fractured or chipped a tooth it's important to book an appointment at Cedar Dental Care to see a dentist as soon as possible, rather than waiting for a routine dental health review. We will discuss the best method of repairing the break with you.

At Cedar Dental Care we use resin composite fillings to match the colour of your teeth and ensure a long-lasting and natural-looking result. We also offer porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays as successful options for repairing cracked, broken, decayed or heavily filled teeth. They are hardwearing and can be colour-matched perfectly to your teeth.

If you would like to discuss concerns with any broken or chipped teeth give us a call on 01635 867979.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1669 Reviews

5.0

19th June 2025

I have been a patient for 25 years,this speaks volumes for there service given to me over the years

19th June 2025

Abigail Dundas has been my dentist for quite a few years and also looked after my kids when they were at home, I have always had complete confidence and trust in her professionally she is always super friendly which makes each visit very pleasant. The practice is always well equiped, clean, efficient and the staff are friendly, professional and courteous.

19th June 2025

Greeted with a friendly acknowledgment on arrival Rav as always professional his nurse was friendly too

19th June 2025

Reception friendly and checked me in knowing who I was - very professional. The dentist very good, explaining further treatment needed and how we are going to do next appointment taking into consideration problems that could arise from Hyperacusis. I left the dentist happy and ready for the next appointment. Assistant very friendly and supportive. Very pleased with the care I received and support. Thank you.

18th June 2025

all the staff, both receptionists and clinicians exceptionally helpful, kind and courteous. couldn't have better attention

17th June 2025

Reception staff are welcoming, checking in is easy and quick. Waiting area is big, with nice seating, toys for children and tv for viewing.Abbie, our dentist is always so friendly, offers advice when needed and reassurance. My children and I have always felt so comfortable with Abbie.Booking appointments is effortless, it’s always easy to get an appointment at a time that suits. Practice is bright, clean, tidy and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

16th June 2025

As a new patient I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. I was listened to when talking about my dental history. I was also given a thorough assessment by the dentist.

15th June 2025

The ladies on reception are always so positive and helpful and friendly.

15th June 2025

All of the staff are highly professional, friendly and efficient. I don't ever enjoy going to the dentist but everyone makes the experience as calm and gentle as it can be, thank you

14th June 2025

No pain whatsoever after treatment unlike before.

14th June 2025

Every member of the cedar team are attentive and make the whole experience of visiting the dentist a pleasure, even when you are having more invasive treatments

13th June 2025

I have always been satisfied with my treatment with Cedar Dental Practice.

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mike pack

We’ve been going to Cedar Dental in Thatcham for years, and after talking up the dentists to my friend yesterday, I wanted to write a review. The team’s communication for appointments is great, and the setup is welcoming, but our dentist Rav is just brilliant! He’s incredibly easy to talk to, professional, and seems to genuinely care about his patients. What stands out most is how fantastic he is with our daughter—Rav has a special way of making every visit engaging and positive, turning what could be a daunting experience into something she “almost” looks forward to! I can’t recommend Rav and Cedar Dental highly enough!

12th June 2025

Everyone is so efficient in there job

12th June 2025

No problems with anything

11th June 2025

Being a nervous patient I always feel very comfortable at Cedar Dental, brilliant staff, friendly & welcoming

11th June 2025

The receptionists were very welcoming and friendly. I saw Mr Patel who was also very friendly and informative.

8th June 2025

Professional and friendly

7th June 2025

All the staff inspire confidence and calm . Rav our dentist always makes my grandchildren feel completely at ease . They trust him as do I

6th June 2025

Welcoming and friendly receptionist and dentist. Proficient and efficient treatment. Respectful staff.

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