Don’t worry, there is hope! But if you do chip your tooth you should get to a dentist as quickly as possible. If you still have the piece of tooth that chipped off, put it in a baggie and bring it with you to your dental appointment. The dentist probably can’t put it back on, but it can be used as a template for rebuilding your chipped tooth. That way the repaired chipped tooth can look as natural as possible

If the chip is very small, the dentist might simply smooth the chip out so that there are no sharp edges. That way you can avoid cutting your lip or cheek and it won’t be so bothersome to your tongue. Depending on where the chip is located, this might be the easiest and least expensive option for repair. If the chip is near the front of the mouth where it can be seen, or if it is a little bit larger, composite bonding (see Aleena’s case above) will probably be the treatment of choice. Composite (white tooth filling) is an amazing material and can be used in many different dental situations, not just chipped tooth bonding. If done well, others will not even notice the repair. Another option may be a porcelain veneer, which could be the best esthetic option, depending on the location and extent of the chip. If the chip is quite large, it is possible that more extensive work will be needed to repair the tooth. If enough of the tooth is missing or the chip is very deep (worst case scenario), it might be necessary to perform a root canal on the tooth before building it back up, and then putting a crown on the tooth to hold together what remains of the tooth.

Basically, the smaller the chip, the more conservative the repair, and the less expensive the cost. The cost could anywhere from under one hundred dollars to several hundred depending on the size and location of the chipped tooth.