{"id":125,"date":"2022-08-04T22:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T22:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:14:52","slug":"chipped-tooth-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/04\/chipped-tooth-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"I Chipped My Tooth \u2013 What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chipped_Tooth__1663973050_57296.jpg\" alt=\"Man with chipped tooth\" class=\"wp-image-126\" width=\"329\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chipped_Tooth__1663973050_57296.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chipped_Tooth__1663973050_57296-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chipped_Tooth__1663973050_57296-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies can be scary, and they never seem to happen at a convenient time. Unfortunately, this is still something that many of us experience over our lifetime. You can chip your tooth by a variety of different means. Whether you chomped down on something a little too hard or took an elbow to the face when playing basketball, you could end up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental injury<\/a>. The good news is that you won\u2019t be left with a broken tooth for the rest of your life. Continue reading to learn more about chipped teeth and what you should do if it happens to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Chipped Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, it is easy to tell if you have chipped a tooth. The following symptoms may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rough, uneven, or jagged edge on the chewing surface of your tooth.<\/li><li>Tongue irritation from rubbing it against the tooth\u2019s surface.<\/li><li>Pain when biting down or putting pressure on your tooth.<\/li><li>Sensitivity to hot and\/or cold foods and drinks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do After Chipping Your Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you take action right away if you have a chipped tooth. The sooner you get treatment from your dentist, the better. Here are some steps that you should be taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find the missing piece of your tooth if you can. Keep it in either saliva or milk as you bring it to the dentist.<\/li><li>Protect the soft tissues in your mouth from rough or jagged edges with dental wax, a tea bag, or another material.<\/li><li>If you are experiencing pain, take an over-the-counter pain reliever.<\/li><li>Only consume soft foods.<\/li><li>Call your dentist to make an urgent appointment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Chipped Teeth Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common ways that chipped teeth are treated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Recontouring:<\/strong> If you have a very minor chip, your dentist may be able to repair it by smoothing out the enamel.<\/li><li><strong>Dental Bonding:<\/strong> For chips that are not causing any damage, but can\u2019t be restored with just recontouring, bonding is a great option. It is an affordable, tooth-colored composite resin that can be molded to the tooth to cover up small imperfections.<\/li><li><strong>Dental Crown:<\/strong> For a tooth that is more severely fractured, a dental crown is often a viable solution. This will cover up the remaining structure of the tooth to protect it from further damage.<\/li><li><strong>Veneer:<\/strong> For cosmetic dental issues, like a visible chip on the front tooth, a veneer is a great option. They are made to cover up imperfections on the front surface of the tooth.<\/li><li><strong>Root Canal:<\/strong> If you have broken your tooth, a root canal may be required to save it. Your dentist will remove the pulp from the center of the tooth, clean it out, and seal it with a biocompatible filling material. It may also be covered with a crown if your dentist deems it necessary.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As stressful as a chipped tooth can be, by seeking help from your dentist, your smile will be good as new in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After achieving his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Manubhai Patel Dental College in India, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Sujal Patel<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. He is committed to continuing education to keep his knowledge and skills sharp and is currently a proud member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Dallas Local Society, and the 17<sup>th<\/sup> District Local Society. If you have a chipped tooth, he\u2019d be happy to help. For more information or to schedule an appointment at his office in Dallas, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (972) 629-9339.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental emergencies can be scary, and they never seem to happen at a convenient time. Unfortunately, this is still something that many of us experience over our lifetime. You can chip your tooth by a variety of different means. 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