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Broken & chipped tooth repair
A tooth chips at the worst possible moment — a popcorn kernel, a fall, a fork. The good news: most chipped and broken teeth are repaired in a single visit, and often look better afterward than they did before.
Why teeth chip in the first place
Enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it isn't invincible. Teeth chip because of biting something hard, an old filling that has weakened the tooth around it, grinding and clenching that thins the edges over years, acid erosion from diet or reflux, or simple accident. Teeth that chip repeatedly are usually telling you something — a bite problem, nighttime grinding, or a structural crack — and that underlying cause is worth finding, not just patching.
What we can do about it
Cosmetic bonding — for small chips, tooth-colored composite is shaped directly onto the tooth and hardened, often in under an hour with no anesthetic. A crown — when a large piece has broken away or the tooth is cracked, a crown restores full strength and shape. A veneer — for a chipped front tooth where appearance matters most, porcelain gives the most natural, longest-lasting result. Root canal then crown — if the break reached the nerve, the tooth is treated first, then protected. Which one is right depends on how much tooth is gone and where — we'll show you the photo and explain the options with clear pricing before anything begins.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
A small chip with no pain can usually wait a few days — but call anyway, because sharp edges cut tongues and cheeks, and exposed inner tooth decays quickly. A large break, a tooth that hurts to bite on, bleeding, or a tooth knocked loose is urgent. Call 817-926-1300 — we hold same-day appointments during office hours for genuine urgencies.
What to do right now
Save any pieces you can find, in milk or saliva. Rinse gently with warm water. Use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek for swelling, and over-the-counter pain relief if you need it — never place aspirin directly against the gum. If a sharp edge is cutting your tongue, dental wax or sugarless gum over the edge helps until you're seen. Avoid chewing on that side.
Common questions
Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency?+
A small chip without pain can usually wait a few days, but a large break, pain on biting, bleeding, or a loose tooth should be seen right away. Same-day appointments are held during office hours for genuine urgencies.
How is a chipped tooth repaired?+
Small chips are repaired with tooth-colored bonding in a single visit. Larger breaks may need a crown, and a chipped front tooth may be best restored with a porcelain veneer. If the break reaches the nerve, root canal treatment is done first.
Why do my teeth keep chipping?+
Repeated chipping usually points to an underlying cause such as nighttime grinding, a bite problem, acid erosion, or old fillings weakening the surrounding tooth. Identifying the cause prevents it from happening again.
Further reading: Chipped tooth: repair options
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