4 Options to Fix a Chipped Tooth

Cosmetic dentists frequently see the most common type of tooth problem: a chipped tooth. Regardless of how many chipped teeth they've repaired over the years, there are still a lot of stories about how patients got it. In this piece, we'll look at the most common causes of chipped teeth and four strategies to fix them.

Common Causes of Chipped Teeth

Some of the most prevalent causes of chipped teeth in patients:

However, the list of events that attract people looking to get their chipped tooth or teeth repaired does not end there. The good news is that there is a remedy.

So, how do you heal a chipped tooth? The size of the chip will determine how to fix it. Here are four common treatments for fixing a chipped tooth or teeth.

1. Dental filling or bonding to fix a chipped tooth

Bonding is one of the most typical remedies for a tiny chip or one or more visible teeth when you smile. What is bonding? It is a composite material that is tinted to match your teeth, making the chip ancient history and integrating flawlessly. It is a reasonably easy and painless treatment. The bonding is effectively cemented to your teeth after some reshaping to match your tooth shape, and the adhesive is solidified and fixed using UV radiation.

2. Dental cap or crown to fix a chipped tooth 

Large chips or decayed chips may require additional treatment, and your cosmetic dentist may recommend a crown. The severely chipped tooth will be filed down and capped with a cap, also known as a crown, to safeguard what remains of the original tooth while also restoring its appearance to its pre-chipped state.

Crowns come in three varieties: resin, porcelain, and all-metal, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Where the chip is placed may also influence which material is ideal for repairing the chipped tooth or teeth. While it is more complicated than a filling or bonding, it is generally painless and will only require a couple of additional dental visits to finish the process.

3. Dental veneers, another option to fix a tooth with a chip

If you have your nails done, you will grasp the similarity between a dental veneer and a fingernail. Dental veneers are typically used on front teeth to cover the entire front of the tooth, restoring its appearance and removing chips. Dental veneers, like dental caps and crowns, require impressions and a few visits to the cosmetic dentist to complete the restoration of your smile.

4. Root canal therapy for the most severe chipped teeth

In the most severe cases, when a chipped tooth exposes the pulp, an endodontist must perform root canal therapy. The pulp is where nerves and blood vessels are located, and if it is exposed, you will most likely experience discomfort as well as the possibility of infection, which might end in much more than just healing the tooth and requiring an extraction.

Root canal therapy involves removing the dead or poor pulp, cleaning the canal, and sealing it. Because the tooth has been weakened, a crown is frequently utilized to preserve it from additional damage and make it appear brand new.

So, if you have a little chip from biting too much ice, being hit in the mouth by a soccer ball, or being involved in a more serious accident, the cosmetic dentist can help you regain your gorgeous smile by repairing your chipped tooth. We have equipment at the clinic that can completely match the color of your teeth, so no one will know! You'll leave beaming from ear to ear.