Small chip in front tooth. Is it worth getting bonded or leave it alone? (Photo)

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I’ve had a very small chip in my tooth for a while, all my friends and family say they don’t notice it at all but it’s something I notice a lot because I had braces forever and my smile is very important to me. I felt like over time it has gotten bigger but once I look back at photos from when it first started it hasn’t changed much. Should I get it bonded or leave it alone? How much would it approx. cost to bond a chip this small?Photos attached are zoomed in up close

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

Composite bonding can be done in one visit, and is the least expensive option to repair these teeth. While composite bonding will have to be redone at some point, it is a permanent material, so if you are happy with how the bonding looks you won't need to do anything else.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

You could have bonding done or you could have the chipped edges smoothed a bit. Bonding can come off, especially on the biting edge of the tooth. So that's something to consider.

Small chip in front tooth. Is it worth getting bonded or leave it alone? (Photo)

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