Cracked Teeth
Protection Before It Splits
A tooth that hurts when you release a bite is often cracked. Crowning it early can save it, while waiting until the crack reaches the root usually means losing the tooth.
Kilgore, TX · Bridges & Crowns
Dental Bridges & Crowns for Kilgore, TX
A cracked tooth rarely announces itself politely. It shows up as a sharp pain on one side when you release a bite, and a crown is usually what keeps it from splitting for good. Our Longview office on US-259 is about 15 minutes north of Kilgore, with the lab in the same building.
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Why Patients Choose Us
Why Kilgore Patients Choose Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center
On-Site Longview Lab
A Shorter Temporary Phase
Because crowns are milled at our US-259 office rather than shipped away, Kilgore patients spend less time in a temporary that can loosen or feel bulky.
Fifteen Minutes North
Each Visit Without the Hassle
A crown usually takes an exam, then a prep appointment and a seat appointment, depending on the case. At 15 minutes up US-259, Kilgore patients can schedule each one without much disruption.
Material Choice
Zirconia or Porcelain
Back teeth take heavy force and usually do better in zirconia, while front teeth often call for layered porcelain. We match the material to the tooth rather than using one for everything.
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About Crowns and Bridges for Kilgore Patients
Most crowns we place for Kilgore patients fall into a few categories: a tooth that cracked, a tooth with a filling so large there is little tooth left around it, or a tooth that has had a root canal and needs full coverage to survive normal chewing. In each case the goal is the same, which is keeping your own tooth rather than replacing it later.
Our Longview office is about 15 minutes north on US-259, and the lab is inside it. That matters most during the temporary phase. Instead of wearing a provisional crown for two or three weeks while a distant lab works through a queue, the turnaround happens here, and if the temporary comes loose in the meantime it is a short drive to put right.
For gaps where the tooth is already gone, a bridge restores the ability to chew on that side. A traditional bridge anchors to the teeth beside the space, while an implant-supported bridge does not involve them at all. If those neighboring teeth are healthy and untouched, we will usually say so and explain why an implant may serve you better long term.
Your Care Team for Kilgore
Trusted doctors. Local care.
Dr. Travis Kendall, D.D.S.
Full-Mouth Dental Implants, IV Sedation Expert
Dr. Timothy J. Gengel, D.M.D.
Full-Mouth Dental Implants, IV Sedation
Dr. Judson Murray, D.D.S.
Restorative & Surgical Dentistry, IV Sedation
Dr. Sheila Ramos, D.D.S.
Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Neil Patel, D.M.D.
General & Restorative Dentistry, IV Sedation
“That was the most accommodating experience ever. They are extremely friendly and explain options and procedures thoroughly so that you understand what is going on. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to have implants done.”
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FAQs
Common questions from Kilgore patients
About 15 minutes north on US-259 to our Longview office at 3665 US-259, where crowns are made on-site.
Pain on releasing a bite is a classic sign of a cracked tooth. It is worth checking quickly, because crowning a cracked tooth early often saves it while waiting can mean extraction.
Neither is better in every case. Zirconia is stronger and suits back teeth under heavy force, layered porcelain usually looks better on front teeth. We pick based on the tooth and your bite.
Less time than the usual two to three weeks, because our Longview lab makes the crown on-site. If a temporary loosens, Kilgore patients are only 15 minutes away.
Back teeth almost always do. A root-canaled tooth is more brittle and can split without full coverage, which usually ends in extraction. Front teeth are sometimes an exception.
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Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center, Longview
3665 US-259Longview, TX 75605 (903) 704-0154
Office Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Serving crown and bridge patients from Kilgore and the surrounding Gregg and Rusk County area, including Liberty City, Lakeport, Easton, and Overton, at our Longview office on US-259.
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