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Is There Anything I Can Do for This Chipped Tooth?

asked 5 months ago by Kilometers in Mesa, AZ
Latest answer by James Powell, DDS
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Tags: alternative, chipped tooth, options

#25 is chipped from making contact with #8. The thickness was chipped & the front of the tooth bonded. I was told the corner (also thickness chipped) damage couldn't be fixed because it was a small area. Another dentist told me it likely could have been fixed at the time of bonding but for whatever reason the first dentist didn't do it. I know it's not a big chip but it drives me nuts, I drag my lips over the rough edges constantly. Is there anything I can do to fix this or am I out of luck?

9 answers to Is There Anything I Can Do for This Chipped Tooth?

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You're never out of luck!

The chipped tooth could definitely be fixed, with options such as a composite filling or a porcelain veneer. The only problem is that if it is chipping now, a placed restoration could chip also. You could possibly be grinding or clenching your teeth (during the day or even at night) so the teeth are hitting each other abnormally. It might be a good idea that you have your bite evaluated when the tooth is restored, or maybe you can have a night guard made so it would protect your teeth at night. more
James Powell, DDS

Lancaster Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding for Front Lower Tooth Chip

It sounds as though this has really become a problem for you even though the chip is small. The most conservative treatment would be to try dental bonding. I would get fitted for a night guard after the bonding to help protect it against any grinding. If this comes off a time or two, then I would consider moving toward a laminate porcelain veneer. These are extremely durable for those teeth that can't manage dental bonding. Hope this helps. more
Scott Young, DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist

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Fixing a Chipped Tooth so you don't go crazy

Please insist your Dentist fix this. He/she probably did not understand how much it is annoying you. You have several options: Did your Dentist try smoothing the rough area? Many times patients are not bothered by the chip, but the sensation it causes to their lip and tongue. This sounds like what you are experiencing- try it and see. If that doesn't work, then ask your Dentist to bond that area, or at the worst replace the existing... more
Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD

Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
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Restoring a tooth that is driving you nuts

When your try to restore a corner of a tooth that is banging against a tooth above it can be somewhat of a challenge but if it is annoying you the way it feels there should be no problem getting it taken care of. Sometimes a simple smoothing can alleviate the tongue from rubbing up against the edge. You can try and bond it to see if that works as well. A veneer or a crown would be a less conservative option for you. Good luck in fixing your problem more
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Is There Anything I Can Do for This Chipped Tooth?

If it's driving you nuts, you should absolutely have it fixed. If it's a very small area, sometimes some very fine polishing is enough to make your tongue happy. For anything larger than that I would go ahead and bond it. Occasionally if there is not much room, a good cosmetic dentist will smooth off the top tooth where it hits this new bonding to make sure there is not too much pressure there. For the most part, bonding here looks great and works really well. I tell my... more
Scott Greenhalgh, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist
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Fix The Bonding

I am so sorry that you seem to have not been able to fix a small problem that is driving you nuts! I do not understand why the corner can not be fixed. It seems to me that with the the right dentist, your bonding in the front should be smooth and the tooth can be built up and made smooth in the back. You can not help but continue to feel rough edges when they are there. These can easily be made smooth. If you can not find a solutiion to correct the bonding, a crown or... more
George Koutsoukos, DDS

Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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Repairing a bonded tooth

Without seeing the exact situation, it is hard to give and exact answer, but I have been able to patch many unusual situations with bonding in my office. As the other dentists indicated, if the bite interfers, then this will not hold. Also bonding new composite (bonding material) to old sometimes will not hold unless undercuts are available. Again the need to see your situation. If you are not comforable with your dentist's answer get a second opinion, but let the... more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Bonding or veneers can work for a lower fixed tooth but...

This type of chip is usually from wear and tear of the edges agains the oposite teeth as well as bitting into things. The most coservative fix is to use bonded resin (composite), however this tends to be hit or miss-depends whether the chip was from trauma or wearing. It is a very thin area which is prone to continued chipping. If you have habits of grinding the front teeth against each other (you can usually see the wear patterns that match) then it will be even more difficult... more
Mauricio C. Tijerino, DMD

Miami Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Fixing #25

When a tooth is chipped as a result of constantly banging into the opposing tooth, restoration can be a challenge. Bonding material can be carried up to the esthetic edge, but must be reduced to keep it out of the occlusion. If the restoration hyperoccludes, it will fracture. In your case and based on your description, either the bonding can be removed and replaced or the tooth prepared for and a veneer placed.
Marc Zive, DMD

Springfield Cosmetic Dentist

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