Chipped Tooth Causes and Treatments | All Smiles Dental Spa

Chipped Tooth Causes and Treatments | All Smiles Dental Spa

A chipped tooth is a type of setback which affects the tooth system. If it is left as untreated, it can cause further damage to oral health. If the tooth exterior is compromised, it increases the risk of oral health and causes teeth pain. Teeth are literally strong, but some factors can cause a chipped tooth which needs treatment to prevent the disclosure of tooth roots and lead to damage to oral health. When a tooth breaks, bacteria will enter the tooth and destroy the pulp. That is why treatment is essential for chipped tooths.


Causes of chipped tooth
  • Cavities 
It weakens the teeth enamel which increases the risk of having a broken tooth.
  • Materials of food
Biting on hard materials can cause chipped tooth. example icecubes, Candies etc.
  • Poor Oral Hygiene
It weakens the teeth enamel and it makes teeth vulnerable.
  • Bruxism
Excessive grinding and jaw clenching can cause chipped tooth.

We had discussed the causes of the chipped tooth. Now let us discuss the treatment for a chipped tooth.

Treatments for Chipped tooth

treatments for chipped tooth
  • Inlays and Onlays
They are the corrective materials placed in a broken tooth to restore the teeth structure.
  • Dental Bonding
It refers to the application of tooth-coloured resin healed by a specialized light to improve the shape and appearance and as well as the functions of teeth.
  • Dental Veneers
Veneers help to improve the shape, structure and appearance of the teeth.
  • Crowns
They are protective caps placed over the tooth which helps to restore its natural appearance and preserves the teeth's pulp to keep tooth's vitality.


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