Broken or Chipped Tooth — Same-Day Repair in McGregor & Waco
A broken or chipped tooth can sharpen, snag, and worsen fast. Dr. Maupin repairs emergencies the same day — to ease the pain and protect what's left of the tooth. Gentle care, sedation available.
- Same-day emergency appointments
- 4.9★ from 177 reviews
- Sedation & gentle care for anxious patients
- Most insurance accepted
Not every break is the same
How much tooth broke off — and whether it reached the nerve — decides the fix. Even a small chip is worth checking, because a rough edge can crack further. Here's the range.
Minor chip
A small piece of enamel breaks off. Usually painless and easily smoothed or bonded the same day.
Chipped front tooth
A visible chip on a front tooth. Cosmetic bonding restores the shape and edge in one visit.
Broken cusp
A chunk breaks off a back tooth, often near an old filling. A crown usually protects and restores it.
Large break with pain
A big piece is gone and the tooth is sensitive. The nerve may be exposed — this needs prompt care.
Break below the gumline
The tooth has broken near or under the gum. It may need a root canal, crown, or replacement.
Shattered tooth
If a tooth can't be saved, Dr. Maupin can extract and replace it with an implant in-house.
What to do right now
- Save any broken pieces. Put them in milk or saliva and bring them — sometimes they can be reattached.
- Rinse gently with warm water. Clear away any fragments and clean the area.
- Cover a sharp edge. A bit of sugar-free gum or dental wax over the jagged edge protects your tongue and cheek.
- Cold compress for swelling. 20 minutes on, 20 off, against the cheek.
- Call us — don't wait. A quick repair prevents a bigger break or infection. (254) 848-2722
A surgeon's skill, a hometown calm
Dr. Paul Maupin focuses on surgical dentistry — extractions, root canals, and implants. If your tooth can be repaired, he'll repair it. If it can't, you're already with the dentist who can replace it.
- 4,500+ dental implants placed — emergencies handled start to finish, no referral needed.
- Sedation and a gentle pace for nervous or in-pain patients.
- Honest, up-front pricing and most insurance accepted.
Repair in three steps
Call
Tell us what broke. We'll find you a same-day slot.
Come in
We diagnose with a quick digital X-ray and explain your options — no surprises.
Get it fixed
We repair or protect the tooth that day and map out anything else your smile needs.
4.9 stars · 177 reviews
"Broke a tooth on popcorn and they got me in that morning. The repair looks better than before. So kind about it."
"I was terrified and in pain. Dr. Maupin walked me through every step and the sedation made it easy."
"Honest about what it would cost and what my insurance covered. Saved the tooth. Highly recommend."
Broken tooth questions
How fast can I be seen?
Call us and we'll do everything we can to see you the same day during office hours (Mon–Thu, 8am–4pm). Broken teeth are treated as urgent.
It's just a small chip — do I really need to come in?
Yes. Even a small chip leaves a rough edge that can cut your tongue or crack further. A quick fix now prevents a bigger problem later — and a chipped front tooth bonds beautifully.
Will it hurt?
We numb the area fully before anything, and oral sedation is available if you're anxious. Most patients are surprised how comfortable it is.
What will it cost?
It depends on the repair, and we'll give you an honest estimate before we start. We accept most major insurance and offer financing.
Do you take walk-ins?
Calling first is fastest so we can prep for you, but we do our best to fit in walk-in emergencies during office hours.
Right here in McGregor
- Address
- 27487 Highway 84, McGregor, TX 76657
- Phone
- (254) 848-2722
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8am–4pm · Fri by appointment
Broken a tooth? Don't wait.
A broken tooth only gets worse — and sharper. Call now and we'll get you seen today.
Call (254) 848-2722Open Mon–Thu, 8am–4pm · 27487 Highway 84, McGregor, TX