Dr. Kevin Chin at City of Angels Dentistry assesses and treats broken — from minor fractures repaired with bonding to severely broken teeth requiring a crown, composite bonding, or root canal.
Broken teeth are among the most urgent dental situations Dr. Kevin Chin sees at City of Angels Dentistry in Downtown Los Angeles. He's been treating tooth fractures since 2018, and the priority at every broken tooth appointment is the same: assess fully, stabilize what's there, and give the patient a complete picture of their options before they leave. Whether the tooth is saveable with a crown or needs extraction and implant planning, the patient leaves knowing the path forward.
Call (213) 908-2003 and describe the injury. The team prioritizes broken tooth cases for availability.
Dr. Chin takes X-rays to assess the fracture depth, checks for pulp exposure or infection, and evaluates the remaining tooth structure.
Treatment is initiated the same day when possible. A complete restoration plan is explained before you leave the office.
Broken tooth repair at City of Angels Dentistry involves assessment, stabilization, and a complete plan — bonding for minor fractures, crown or root canal for more significant breaks, extraction and replacement planning for the most severe cases. Call (213) 908-2003.
Broken tooth repair at City of Angels Dentistry covers a range of fracture severities, from significant chips requiring cosmetic bonding to major breaks requiring a crown, root canal, or in the most severe cases, extraction and replacement planning. Dr. Kevin Chin provides same-day assessment and treatment for broken teeth in Downtown LA.
Not always. A tooth can typically be saved if the fracture is above the gum line and the remaining structure is sufficient to support a crown. A tooth that has fractured at or below the gum line, or where the fracture extends into the root, may not be restorable. Dr. Chin assesses the fracture extent at the appointment and gives an honest prognosis. If extraction is necessary, he discusses implant or bridge replacement options the same day.
A broken tooth needs root canal treatment if the fracture has exposed or compromised the pulp — the living tissue inside the tooth. Signs include significant pain, sensitivity to temperature that lingers, or visible pulp exposure at the fracture site. Dr. Chin determines this through clinical examination and X-rays at the emergency appointment.
Yes, it can be particularly if there is significant pain, a sharp edge, swelling, or any sign of infection. Even a painless significant break warrants prompt attention to prevent further fracture or infection from developing. Same-day or same-week appointments are available depending on severity.
City of Angels Dentistry is at 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100 in Downtown LA — accessible from the Financial District, Bunker Hill, the Arts District, Koreatown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake.
Cost depends on the treatment required. Dr. Chin provides a clear cost estimate before treatment begins.
If there is pain, swelling, or a sharp edge causing soft tissue injury, same-day treatment is recommended. For a painless cosmetic break without symptoms, a same-week appointment is acceptable. The longer a significantly broken tooth goes untreated, the higher the risk of further fracture or pulp infection.
Possibly, depending on where the fracture line is. If both halves are above the gum line and the root is intact, a crown may restore the tooth. Fractures at or below the gum line or into the root are more complex and may not be restorable. Dr. Chin gives an honest assessment at the appointment.
