{"id":621,"date":"2025-05-15T16:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=621"},"modified":"2025-06-13T16:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:22:21","slug":"i-chipped-my-tooth-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/15\/i-chipped-my-tooth-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! I Chipped My Tooth. Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you injure your body, most of the time you can rely on it to heal itself. Cuts eventually vanish, though they may leave behind a scar, and even broken bones usually fuse back together with time. But when it comes to chipping a tooth, the same doesn\u2019t hold true. Despite being the strongest substance in your body, once you\u2019ve lost or damaged your enamel, it will not grow back, and you\u2019ll need to see your emergency dentist<\/a> for help. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about how to handle a chipped tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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If you chip a tooth, even if it\u2019s minor, painless, or not visible when you smile, it\u2019s very important that you get it repaired by your dentist as soon as possible. That\u2019s because if left untreated, it is vulnerable to infection and further breakage. If it\u2019s sharp, you can also injure your tongue or the soft tissue in your mouth. Should you damage your tooth, take the following steps to help protect your mouth and restore your smile as soon as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n