Teeth can chip as a result of many reasons.
They can break due to grinding of teeth at night, car or bike accidents, falls, contact sports , biting on hard food
Once the tooth is chipped, it could very well be painful and affect your smile. So be sure to schedule a time with your dentist to examine the chip as soon as possible.
How to Care For a Broken Tooth or a Chipped Tooth
Whenever the tooth is chipped, you may not be possible to get in to see your dentist right away.
If the chipped tooth occurred due to a severely traumatic incident with extreme pain and bleeding, visit your local emergency room immediately.
What Are the Treatments for a Broken Tooth?
When you see your dentist, different recommendations may be given to repair your chipped tooth, depending upon the extent of damage.
BONDING
Bonding is used to repair simple chips. The bonding material helps in adhering the composite material to the tooth. Then, the composite is shaped to create a natural looking tooth.
VENEERS
Veneers are thin porcelain covers that cover the front of individual teeth, creating a smooth, natural look. You can have one veneer to cover a cracked tooth, or multiple veneers to restore several teeth.
CROWNS
Crowns are porcelain covers that cover an entire tooth, instead of just the front. Crowns are used for repairing a cracked tooth that is missing a large portion of the original tooth.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
For severe cracks that extend to the surface of the gum line, you may need to have the tooth removed and replaced with a dental implant. In this instance, you'd remove the tooth and allow it to heal before your dentist attaches the implant.
