Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
How Is a Dental Bridge Installed?
Learn how a dental bridge is installed, with the steps for traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported bridges, and who may need one.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
What to do when a tooth breaks, cracks, or starts to hurt.
Clear guidance on broken teeth, root canal infection symptoms, and restorative repair from a Beverly Hills dentist, including when to call right away.
A broken tooth or a sudden ache raises urgent questions: can it be saved, how fast do I need care, and what will the repair involve? These articles answer them calmly and in order, starting with what to do in the first hour and moving through the options a dentist weighs, from crowns and root canal therapy to replacement with an implant.
None of this replaces an exam. If you have swelling, fever, or pain that keeps you up at night, call the practice and visit the emergency dentist page for same-day guidance.
9 Articles
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
What Is the Most Common Cause of Sealant Loss?
Learn the most common cause of dental sealant failure, how often sealants need to be replaced, and tips to help them last.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
What happens if your tooth breaks off at gum line?
A tooth broken at the gum line needs prompt care. Learn what causes breaks, how a dentist can treat one, and whether the tooth can be saved.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
How I Should Take Care of My Mouth After A Tooth Extraction?
Aftercare tips for the days after a tooth extraction: brushing, rinsing, eating, pain relief, swelling, smoking, rest, and when to call your dentist.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
What Are The Symptoms of Root Canal Infection?
Learn the signs of a root canal infection, from tooth pain and gum swelling to bad breath and discoloration, and the treatments a dentist may use.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
Do Dental Crowns Appear Natural, and Can They Last Forever?
Do dental crowns look natural? Learn how crowns are made and placed, the most common crown types, and why a crown will not last forever.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
How To Choose Suitable Filling Materials For Your Tooth?
Compare gold, silver amalgam, composite resin, and ceramic fillings, and what to weigh with your dentist when choosing a filling material.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
Ways Your Dentist Can Repair a Chipped Tooth
Learn how a dentist can repair a chipped tooth, from polishing and bonding to veneers, crowns, root canal therapy, and implants.
Emergency & Restorative Tooth Repair
What To Do When You Chip Your Tooth
Chipped a tooth? Learn how to protect it at home, what a dentist may do to repair it, and how to prevent future chips.
The questions patients ask us first
When is a broken tooth an emergency?
Severe pain, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a tooth broken at the gum line all need prompt care. Call the practice and a team member will guide you through first steps.
Can a badly broken tooth still be saved?
Sometimes. It depends on how much healthy root remains below the gum. Options range from a crown with a post to extraction and an implant, decided after an exam and X-rays.
Do these articles cover root canal infections?
Yes. Our guide to root canal infection symptoms explains the warning signs and why an infected tooth needs treatment soon.
Calm Answers When It Matters Most
Dr. Hill restores damaged teeth with the same attention to fit and appearance she brings to cosmetic work, and sedation is available for anxious patients.