A broken or chipped tooth can usually be repaired the same day at our office in Tracy, Minnesota. Call (507) 555-0142 first and we hold a time for you. One of our dentists checks how deep the break goes, protects the nerve, and rebuilds the tooth with a filling, bonding or a temporary crown, depending on the damage.
The $539.47 figure is an estimated maximum, not a fixed fee. It covers a limited emergency exam, one dental X-ray and a CBCT (3D) scan if the dentist needs one. Your actual charge depends on the imaging you need, and a CBCT scan is not always necessary. Treatment is charged separately and explained before any work starts.
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Signs you need broken tooth repair today
A small chip that doesn't hurt can often wait a few days. Call for a same-day visit if:
- The tooth hurts on its own, or when you bite
- You can see pink or red in the center of the break (that's the nerve)
- A large piece broke off, or a sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek
- The tooth feels loose or out of place
- The break happened in a fall, a car accident or a sports injury
After a hard blow to the face, check for other injuries first. A head injury, a broken jaw or a cut that won't stop bleeding belongs at the emergency department at Sanford Tracy Medical Center.
What happens at your same-day visit
The dentist looks at the tooth and takes an X-ray to see whether the crack reaches the nerve or the root. Cracks can hide. If the X-ray isn't clear, a CBCT scan shows the tooth in 3D, which can reveal a crack running down the root.
Then the repair, with local anesthesia if needed. A small chip may only need smoothing or tooth-colored bonding. A bigger break gets a filling or a temporary crown to protect the tooth, with a permanent crown made later. If the nerve is exposed or infected, an emergency root canal may come first. A tooth split into the root usually can't be saved, and the dentist will talk with you about an extraction.
Cost of broken tooth repair in Tracy
The emergency exam has an estimated maximum of $539.47. The repair is priced separately, and a bonding repair costs much less than a crown. You hear the price before work starts.
We're in network with Delta Dental Premier. For other private plans we submit the claim when you have out-of-network benefits. Cherry, Sunbit, Proceed Finance, CareCredit and our in-house savings plan can help. See the cost and insurance page.
Why patients choose our 3rd Street office
We keep same-day times Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Imaging, including 3D scans, is done here, and most repairs are finished at the same visit. A real person answers the phone 24/7. Parking is available.
Broken tooth repair near you in southwest Minnesota
Our office is at 212 3rd St Ste 4, Tracy, MN 56175, in downtown Tracy. From Marshall, it's about 22 miles: US 59 south, then US 14 east. Lamberton patients come west on US 14 through Walnut Grove. From Garvin, it's under 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do right after the tooth breaks?
Rinse your mouth with warm water. If there's bleeding, press gauze on the spot. A cold pack on the outside of your cheek helps with swelling. Save any large piece in a clean container and bring it. Don't try to glue or patch the tooth yourself. Call us.
Is a cracked tooth an emergency if it doesn't hurt?
Not always, but it should be checked soon. Cracks tend to grow, and a tooth that cracks further can split down to the root, where it may not be fixable. A quick exam and X-ray tell you how urgent it is.
Can you fix a broken front tooth the same day?
Often, yes. Bonding can rebuild a chipped front tooth in one visit. A larger break may get a temporary crown first. See also knocked-out tooth care and lost filling or crown repair.