Category: Treating a Chipped Tooth

There are simple steps you can take to prevent a chipped or cracked tooth. These include but aren’t limited to: Wear a mouthguard when participating in certain sports or recreational activities. Use scissors to cut things instead of using your teeth. Avoid chewing foods that are known to cause cracks or chips, such as ice,… Continue reading Prevention

Depending on the type of treatment required and insurance, the cost to repair a cracked or chipped tooth can range from several 100 dollars for a filling to close to $1,200 or more for a crown or root canal.9 If you are concerned about cost, it is best to call your dentist and ask for… Continue reading Cost

Teeth do not repair themselves once cracked or chipped. Treatment is likely necessary. Repairing a cracked or chipped tooth can be minimal or require extensive treatment depending on the type of crack and how much of the tooth is affected. The goal of treatment is to stop the crack or chip from worsening and relieve… Continue reading Repair

A chipped tooth is best treated as soon as possible after the injury to prevent further damage. Cracked teeth should also be treated as soon as possible. An untreated crack can cause permanent damage to the tooth and its roots to the point that it is no longer functional and needs to be pulled. There… Continue reading When to See a Dentist

A chipped tooth and a cracked tooth, though similar, are different. A crack in the tooth usually starts near the gum line and spreads toward the chewing surface. Though the tooth remains intact, a fracture line may become visible across the tooth. In some cases, the fracture is only visible using a microscope, and a… Continue reading Chipped vs. Cracked Tooth

Chipped teeth can not only be an issue for your overall oral health, affecting the roots of the teeth and appearance, but they can also be painful. Chipped or cracked teeth can cause pain when chewing or exposed to hot or cold temperatures. Pain can occur erratically as well. In some cases, you might not have symptoms.… Continue reading How to Fix a Chipped Tooth