I have a slightly chipped tooth. Is bonding likely to fix this problem? (photo)

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I've always had a lot of fear about getting tooth damage. While this chip isn't naturally noticeable to other people, it is VERY noticeable to me. Particularly because it is on my front tooth, I can't have my usual confidence until this changes. My question is: given how small it is, is bonding an option? I want to avoid having to shape my other teeth. I liked the way my front two teeth looked, and I don't want to shape them to resolve this problem.

Harmik Hartounian, DMD · Answer

Yes, bonding is an good option for your chipped tooth. You need to find a knowledgeable cosmetic dentist.

Kunal Saggar, DDS · Answer

Hello, 
You can get a nice result with doing bonding.  As one other dentist mentioned, the location of the fracture is close to the incisal edge.  But, if your clinician can contour the bonding from the tongue side of the tooth, you can get a result that is free of most biting forces. I would recommend using a newer generation of bonding material that has a high mixture of ceramic particles to achieve a higher strength.

Joseph B. Silberman, DMD, FAGD · Answer

You can definitely correct this chip by bonding the tooth.  Done correctly, the bonding will last a long time. The key thing is that your teeth have a good degree of translucency that needs to be matched when placing the restoration. The dentist needs to be artistic as well as knowledgeable about bonding

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:You can definitely do bonding in order to fix the small chip you have, however in my experience it may not last very long due to the location and size of the bonding.  Any bonding on the edge of the tooth is more suseptible to fracture when you bite on a sandawich for example.Best,Dr. Maddahi

N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi There, 
You have a very specific need that bonding is perfect for.  I highly recommend it be done by a cosmetic dentist who is 1. proficient in bonding and 2. proficient in occlusion (how your teeth come together.)  Your bite could knock it off...especially if biting forces had something to do with why it chipped in the first place.  Call around to different offices, ask questions about experience in bonding and in working with bites.  Pick the office that gives you the best answers.  Family dentists sometimes have the experience; you might start with yours.  Good luck!

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