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Cracked teeth · Wandsworth Common, SW12

Cracked tooth treatment in Wandsworth

A sharp pain when you bite, then nothing, is a classic sign of a cracked tooth. Found early, most cracked teeth can be saved. We find the crack, protect the tooth and stop it spreading.

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Common sign

Sharp pain on biting

Diagnosis

Microscope, bite tests and CBCT

Treatment

Onlays and same-day crowns

Assessment

£125

Signs of a crack

What to look out for

Pain on biting

A sudden sharp pain when you bite on something, or when you let go.

Sensitivity

Twinges with cold or sweet food and drink that come and go.

A large old filling

Teeth with big fillings are more likely to crack, especially back teeth.

Grinding or clenching

Heavy forces at night make cracks more likely and help them spread.

How we treat cracked teeth

The first step is finding the crack. We test each tooth as you bite, examine it under magnification and our operating microscope, and use 3D CBCT imaging when we need to see how far a crack runs.

Most cracked teeth are protected with an onlay or crown that holds the tooth together and stops the crack opening each time you bite. We can often do this in one visit with a same-day CEREC crown.

If the crack has reached the nerve, root canal treatment may be needed before the tooth is crowned. If it has split through the root, the tooth may not be savable, and we will talk you through replacing it. If you grind your teeth, a night guard helps protect the rest.

Dr Adam White examining a tooth under the operating microscope at Bellevue Dental

Guide fees for cracked teeth

These are guide fees. You will have exact costs in writing before any treatment begins.

Bellevue Dental is a private practice and we welcome patients with private dental insurance. Treatment plans from £1,000 can be spread with finance through our partner Tabeo, subject to status. Check your eligibility with Tabeo. The full list of fees is on our fees page.

Assessment or emergency appointment£125
X-rays (each)£35
Same-day CEREC crownfrom £1,250
Root canal treatmentfrom £1,200
Soft flex night guard£395

Cracked teeth: your questions

What does a cracked tooth feel like?+

The most common sign is a sharp pain when you bite down, especially on something hard, or when you release your bite. Some people notice sensitivity to cold or sweet things. The pain often comes and goes, which can make the tooth hard to pin down.

Can a cracked tooth be saved?+

Often, yes, especially when it is treated early. A crack that has not reached the root can usually be protected with an onlay or crown. If the nerve is affected, root canal treatment may be needed first.

Will a cracked tooth heal by itself?+

No. A crack in a tooth does not heal, and chewing tends to make it spread. Treating it early gives the best chance of keeping the tooth.

How do you find a crack?+

Cracks are often too fine to see on an X-ray. We use magnification, an operating microscope, bite tests and, when needed, 3D CBCT imaging to find where the crack is and how far it goes.

How much does treatment cost?+

An assessment is £125. A same-day CEREC crown is from £1,250 and root canal treatment is from £1,200. You will have a written plan with exact costs before any treatment.

What should I do until I am seen?+

Chew on the other side, avoid very hard or sticky food, and take the painkillers you would normally use for a headache if needed. If you have swelling, call us as early in the day as you can.

Related care

Keeping the tooth

Same-day crownsA crown or onlay made and fitted in one visit.Read moreRoot canal treatmentSaving a tooth when the nerve is affected.Read moreEmergency dentistPain that will not wait.Read more

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