Large cavities or broken teeth
If you’ve been told a tooth is “more involved,” you’re not alone.
This stage can feel heavier — not because you failed, but because the tooth has already lost some structure.
The goal here isn’t to rush. It’s to steady the situation and make a plan that holds up long-term.
With early cavities, the main question is timing. With larger cavities or broken teeth, the question becomes: how much healthy tooth is left to work with?
When structure is missing, a tooth can flex and crack in ways that don’t always show up right away. So we focus less on “filling a spot” and more on rebuilding stability.
When a tooth is weakened, doing the “quickest” option can sometimes buy time — but it may not buy stability.
Our job is to match the repair to the strength of the tooth, so you’re not stuck in a cycle of breaking, patching, and re-doing.
Before recommending anything, we confirm the full picture — how far the damage goes, how the tooth is loading, and what your long-term goals are.
Then we explain options in plain language: what each path protects, what it risks, and what it’s designed to last.
This stage doesn’t need pressure — it needs clarity. We’ll confirm what’s going on, explain what matters, and walk you through the cleanest path forward.
You’ll understand the plan before anything is done.