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3 Solutions for a Chipped Front Tooth | No More Pain

We often think of teeth as sturdy and durable, so when your front tooth gets chipped you might not feel pain. It’s only later when you’re eating or drinking that you notice the extent of the damage.

Keep reading for causes and treatments for chipped front teeth.

Chipped Tooth Treatment Options

With any dental injury, you should schedule a dental appointment immediately. Find a dentist near you with affordable options.

If you can’t see your dentist the same day as your injury, then you should proceed to rinse the area with warm water, apply pressure and cover the chip with drugstore dental cement to protect your tooth.

While most small chips don’t need treatment or can simply be polished by your dentist, serious chipping can expose sensitive nerves. Your front teeth are highly sensitive to foods and drinks that vary in temperature.

Dentists offer three treatments for medium to heavy chips:

  • Veneers are made of tooth-colored laminate material designed to cover the front of your chipped tooth.
  • Crowns are tooth “caps” that cover the entire tooth, restoring it back to its original shape and size.
  • Fillings are most often utilized to restore a decayed tooth. Fillings are made from various materials including gold, porcelain, resin, and more.

Dentists recommend you take an over-the-counter pain reliever before and after your appointment to help with swelling.

Friendly Care | Professional Emergency Dentist Services

Caring for a chipped front tooth can sometimes require more than over-the-counter pain relievers. When you need quality, affordable care for a chipped tooth, look to Kool Smiles dentistry. We have the equipment, service, and knowledge needed to perform a dental filling or bonding to repair your tooth.

Kool Smiles dentistry offers X-rays and a full range of restorative and preventative care options. Many of our locations include specialty services for the whole family: pediatrics, oral surgery, endodontics, and orthodontics.

Kool Smiles is open on the weekends and our offices offer flexible payment plans to fit your budget. We accept Medicaid, TRICARE, SCHIP, CareCredit, and other affordable payment options.

Find a Kool Smiles near you or call us today to schedule an appointment to fix your chipped tooth.

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Sources:

Dentistry Today: dentistrytoday.com/dental-materials/6151-dental-cements-an-overview

CareCredit: www.carecredit.com/