Chipped or Cracked Tooth Repair in Winston-Salem, NC

A chipped or cracked tooth can happen in an instant — but with the right care, it doesn’t have to lead to long-term damage or discomfort. At Trenton B. Bottoms, DDS, we provide prompt, conservative chipped and cracked tooth repair in Winston-Salem, using advanced materials and technology to restore your tooth’s strength, function, and appearance.

Whether your tooth was injured during a meal, an accident, or simply wore down over time, Dr. Bottoms will help you choose the right treatment with honesty and precision — always focused on preserving as much natural tooth as possible.

Do I Need to Worry About a Chipped or Cracked Tooth?

Even a small chip can worsen over time, especially if it affects your bite or exposes underlying tooth layers. A crack, especially one that extends below the gumline, can lead to more serious complications if left untreated.

Common symptoms of a cracked tooth include:

• Sudden pain when biting or chewing
  
• Sensitivity to hot or cold
  
• Intermittent pain that comes and goes
  
• Feeling a rough or sharp edge on the tooth
  
• Visible break or fracture in the enamel
  

If you’re unsure how serious your tooth injury is, schedule an evaluation. We’ll use digital imaging and magnification to assess the damage and recommend the least invasive solution.

How We Repair Chipped and Cracked Teeth

Dr. Bottoms offers a range of conservative, aesthetic solutions tailored to your unique situation:

Dental Bonding

Perfect for small chips or minor surface flaws, dental bonding uses a tooth-colored composite material to restore shape and appearance in a single visit.

• Fast, painless, and affordable
  
• No drilling or enamel removal
  
• Ideal for front teeth and cosmetic touch-ups
  

Porcelain Veneers or Laminates

For larger chips or cosmetic concerns in visible teeth, veneers or laminates offer durable, lifelike coverage and improvement.

• Custom-designed for your smile
  
• Corrects chips, discoloration, and asymmetry
  
• Long-lasting and stain-resistant
  

Dental Crowns

If a large portion of the tooth is cracked or weakened, a ceramic or porcelain crown may be the most secure option.

• Protects and reinforces the entire tooth
  
• Restores full function and chewing strength
  
• Often available same-day with CEREC crowns
  

Root Canal & Crown (if needed)

If the crack has reached the pulp or caused internal damage, root canal treatment may be necessary to save the tooth before placing a crown.

We’ll always begin with the most conservative treatment appropriate and prioritize saving the natural tooth whenever possible.

Why Choose Dr. Bottoms for Tooth Injury Repair?

• Conservative Expertise
  We treat only what’s necessary — and often repair chips or fractures in a single visit.
  
• Advanced Diagnostics
  CBCT and high-res imaging help us identify cracks that aren’t visible on standard X-rays.
  
• Natural Aesthetics
  We restore your tooth to match shape, shade, and symmetry — so your repair looks and feels like part of your natural smile.
  
• Patient-Centered Scheduling
  Same-day or next-day appointments available for urgent tooth injuries.
  

If you’ve been searching for a dentist near me who can fix a cracked tooth quickly and beautifully, we’re ready to help.