Chipped Tooth? - Elliott N Abrams D.D.S

What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth

If you chip your tooth, call us at 213-353-4723 immediately. We will assess the damage and provide prompt treatment.

Steps to Take After Chipping a Tooth

If you chip your tooth, call and visit our dental office in Los Angeles. This guide is helpful, but seeing the dentist is essential.

Step #1

Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater. This will help remove debris, any surface blood, and reduce the chance of developing an infection.

Step #2

Place a gauze or cool rag on the bleeding area and apply light pressure to ease discomfort from a chipped tooth and exposed dentin.

Step #3

You can buy dental cement at drugstores to temporarily cover a damaged tooth. While we prefer to treat and restore your tooth immediately, dental cement is a useful temporary solution if you can't come in right away.

Step #4

Call our cosmetic dental services office at 213-353-4723 and schedule an appointment to be seen as soon as possible. We will do our best to work around your schedule so you can have your tooth restored immediately.

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Ways We Restore Chipped Teeth

When searching for a "dentist near me" to treat a chipped tooth, ensure you visit a cosmetic dentist. As an emergency and cosmetic dentist, we can treat you immediately and restore your tooth to look natural and beautiful.

As a cosmetic dentist, we have several ways to restore a chipped tooth, including: Dental bonding.

We often use dental bonding to restore chipped teeth in children, as it can be completed in one visit. This tooth-colored bonding material is shaped and hardened for a natural-looking restoration. We also treat adults with dental bonding, although it is generally less durable than a veneer or dental crown.

Dental veneers.

Many adults visiting our office prefer dental veneers for repairing chipped teeth, covering dark stains, and closing gaps. Veneers are popular for their versatility and effectiveness in enhancing smiles.

Dental crowns and bridges.

If you have lost a tooth along with damaging one, we can restore the damage and replace the missing tooth using dental crowns and bridges or dental implants.

Improve your smile.

When visiting us for a chipped tooth, let us know if you would also like to improve your smile. We can offer you a quick teeth whitening treatment that will brighten your smile and improve your self-confidence.