How does a dentist fix a chipped tooth?!


Question:

How does a dentist fix a chipped tooth?

It's not a very big chip, and I'm terrified (diagnosed phobia terrified) of the dentist. Can my dentist fix it? It doesn't hurt or anything, it's just kind of annoying/unsettling when I run my tongue over it. Will it eventually wear down like sealants (those thingies that are applied over your teeth to prevent cavities)?

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4 weeks ago
It's a small chip, certainly not big enough to warrant a crown or anything like that. The tooth is the one just to the left of my left canine.


Answers:

It is very similar to a sealant. I had on of my back teeth chipped and they basically cover it in artificial enamel, just like during a filling. It doesn't hurt so don't worry, and when I did it, I didn't even have to use a needle, so no worries there!




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