Repair the damage Cracked & Chipped Teeth

Repairing cracked and chipped teeth in Encino

A cracked or chipped tooth can range from a barely-there flaw to a deep fracture — but even minor damage deserves prompt attention. At Farzad Dental in Encino, we restore the tooth's strength and appearance before a small problem becomes a painful one.

Cracks and chips come in every size. Some are shallow surface flaws you notice only in the mirror; others run deeper into the tooth. The important thing to understand is that even minor damage can expose the sensitive inner layers of the tooth, opening the door to sensitivity, pain, infection and further breakage. A chip that seems purely cosmetic today can worsen with everyday chewing, which is why addressing it early almost always means a simpler, less invasive fix.

How the damage happens is usually no mystery: biting down on something hard, a sports injury, an accidental knock, or years of grinding that leave enamel brittle. Once a tooth is compromised, the crack tends to travel, and the deeper it reaches the more involved the repair becomes. Getting it evaluated quickly at our office lets Dr. Philip Farzad see exactly how far the damage extends and choose the most conservative treatment that will still fully protect the tooth.

Treatment is matched to the severity. For small chips, dental bonding rebuilds the shape in a single visit using tooth-colored material. When more of the tooth is compromised, a crown caps and strengthens it so you can bite and chew with confidence again. For chips on the front teeth where appearance matters most, veneers offer a beautiful, natural-looking result. And when a crack runs deep enough to reach the pulp, root canal therapy clears the infection and saves the tooth — often paired with a crown to seal and protect it. Care is available at our Encino office at 16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 815 (91436), and in Palmdale.

Prevention keeps you out of the chair. Wearing a mouth guard during sports or for nighttime grinding shields your teeth from sudden force, and steering clear of hard foods and objects — ice, hard candy, pens — avoids the bites that most often cause cracks. Good daily hygiene and regular dental visits round it out by keeping enamel strong and catching weak spots early. We look after patients across Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and the San Fernando Valley, and the Antelope Valley from Palmdale. If you've chipped or cracked a tooth, don't wait for it to hurt — reach out and we'll take care of it.