{"id":479,"date":"2024-11-27T15:44:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=479"},"modified":"2025-02-23T18:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:53:32","slug":"will-a-chipped-tooth-heal-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/will-a-chipped-tooth-heal-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Will A Chipped Tooth Heal on its Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chipping your tooth may not seem like a dental emergency<\/a>, especially if it\u2019s just a minor chip. But unfortunately, your teeth don\u2019t self-repair, so any damage they incur must be repaired by a dentist. But what if it doesn\u2019t hurt? Does it still need to be fixed, and if so, how urgently? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about chipped teeth, and what to do if you have one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Dangers of Chipped Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of your chipped tooth, it can cause a lot of problems. If it\u2019s a minor chip on the edge of a front tooth, it may only seem like a cosmetic issue, but if it\u2019s at all sharp or jagged, you could easily cut your cheek or tongue on it. For larger chips, you could be exposing the inner layers to harmful bacteria that can eventually lead to infection, decay, and even extraction. Thus, all chipped teeth should be repaired as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do if You Chip a Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you chip your tooth, the first thing you should do is contact your dentist for an emergency appointment. If it is minor or does not pose any risk to your soft tissue, your dentist may schedule you to come in within a few days. For larger chips that are bleeding, painful, or very sharp, you should be seen as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Repair a Chipped Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several options for repairing a chipped tooth, though which method your dentist uses depends on the severity and location of the chip. Restoration options may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n