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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. Yes, chipping a tooth means you have lost valuable tooth structure and potentially laid the foundation for additional chips and cracks. 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. As for repairing a chipped tooth, your dentist can usually fix minor chips with modern bonding techniques using tooth-colored filling materials. For larger chips that involve more tooth structure, your denti...
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