What can be done about this chip on my front tooth? (photos)

July 6, 2016
Asked By:burkholderb3 in Kenosha, WI

Pre-braces I chipped my front tooth with a root beer bottle. Although it doesn't cause any discomfort (my dentist and orthodontist filed it down), it's quite unsightly to me. Could it be filed down any more? Or shaped, along with the neighboring tooth? I was also thinking about composite filling, but I feel like it wouldn't bond very well to the tooth due to the small size of the chip. What is the best recommendation?

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