Is Chipping a Tooth Really that Big of a Deal?
| Is Chipping a Tooth Really that Big of a Deal? | ||||||||||||
| Dentists
are frequently asked questions about chipping a tooth “Is it that big a deal? Doesn't it depend on how big the chip is? I mean if it is just a littlechip, it can't be that bad...can it?” The answers to these questions are variations of the same theme. |
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| Yes,
chipping a tooth means you have lost valuable tooth structure and potentially laid the foundation for additional chips and cracks. |
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| Or
you may need a root canal if the chip is close to the pulp containing the
nerve and it doesn't heal properly from the trauma. |
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| As for
repairing a chipped tooth, your dentist can usually fix minor chips with modern bonding techniques using tooth-colored filling materials. |
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| For
larger chips that involve more tooth structure, your dentist may suggest a
crown (cap) or a veneer. For free consultations please visit our clinic in Tijuana Mexico www.advancedsmilesdentistry.com or call (619) 488-1557 |
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