Repairs, crowns & veneers · Malanshof, Randburg
Chipped, cracked or worn teeth
A chip, crack or worn edge needs a proper look. We assess the damage, explain what can be repaired and talk through the options for a comfortable, natural-looking result.
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Call nowWhy it happens
Teeth are tough, but life is tougher: a hard bite on something unexpected, a knock during sport, years of quiet grinding at night.
Large or ageing fillings play a part too — they can leave the walls around them thin, until one day the tooth cracks under ordinary chewing. And worn, flattened edges usually creep up slowly: acid softens enamel, grinding sands it down, and the mirror only notices years later.
How we fix it
It depends on how much tooth has been lost, and we’ll show you exactly what we see before recommending anything. A small chip can often be bonded back to shape with tooth-coloured filling material, matched to your own — usually one visit.
A bigger break or badly worn tooth may need a crown or another restoration. A deep crack needs careful assessment: some teeth need root canal treatment, and some cannot be repaired. We explain the options, likely visits and costs before you decide.
Keeping it fixed
A repaired tooth lasts longest when the habit that broke it changes too:
- If you grind, ask whether a fitted guard could help protect your teeth and repair. It does not guarantee relief of jaw pain.
- Teeth aren’t tools: opening packets and cracking nuts is how good repairs come back to us.
- Brush and clean between your teeth as usual — a crowned tooth can still decay at the gum line.
- Keep your check-ups, so we can watch the repair and catch wear while it’s still small.
What it costs
Clear fees. A quote before treatment.
Your quote spells out the options — bonding, a crown or a veneer — with the price of each, so you choose with the numbers in front of you.
Questions patients ask
Can a chipped tooth be fixed in one visit?
Often, yes. A small chip can sometimes be repaired with tooth-coloured bonding in one visit. Larger breaks and cracks need assessment first; the treatment and number of visits depend on how much healthy tooth remains.
How much does it cost to fix a chipped or broken tooth?
We quote before treatment. Once we’ve seen the tooth, your quote spells out the options — bonding, a crown or a veneer — with the price of each, so you choose with the numbers in front of you before anything starts.
What’s the difference between a crown and a veneer?
A crown covers a tooth to help protect and restore it; a veneer covers its front surface. Neither suits every crack or break. We assess the tooth and explain whether either option is appropriate before recommending treatment.
Will a cracked tooth get worse if I leave it?
A crack can worsen with chewing, but its depth and position matter. Arrange an assessment rather than waiting for pain; we can explain whether the tooth can be repaired and how to protect it.
How long do crowns and veneers last?
Years — longest when the habit that broke the tooth changes too. A night guard protects the repair if you grind, teeth aren’t tools, and a crowned tooth can still decay at the gum line — so keep brushing, cleaning between teeth and coming for check-ups.
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