Chipped teeth, repaired so the chip disappears.
From a quick polish to bonding in one visit or a veneer. The right fix depends on the size of the chip and on why it happened.
How do you fix a chipped tooth?
It depends on how big the chip is, where it is, and why it happened. Small enamel chips can often be polished smooth. Most visible chips on front teeth are repaired with bonding in one visit. Larger breaks, or teeth that also need a new shape or color, may be better served by a composite or porcelain veneer, and a fracture that weakens the tooth may need a crown.
From smallest fix to largest.
| Option | Best for | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Polish & recontour | Tiny enamel chips or rough edges | Smoothing and reshaping; nothing added |
| Bonding | Most small-to-moderate chips | Layered resin sculpted on, usually one visit |
| Composite veneer | Chips plus shape or color changes | Full front surface in resin |
| Porcelain veneer | Larger chips, or several teeth being redesigned | Lab-made ceramic with a temporary "test drive" |
| Crown | A fracture that weakens the tooth | Full-coverage restoration that protects the remaining tooth |
What we check before we repair.
The crack you can't see. A chip can hide a crack running deeper into the tooth. Pain on release after biting, or lingering cold sensitivity, makes us look closer before we commit to a cosmetic repair.
The bite that caused it. If the edges chip because your teeth meet edge-to-edge, or because you grind, a beautiful repair will chip again. We check how your teeth meet, and recommend a night guard when that's the real issue.
Matching the tooth next door. A good chip repair copies the translucent edge and surface texture of the neighbouring tooth. That layering is what makes a repair disappear instead of looking like a patch.
Related: Dental bonding · When veneers aren't right · Gaps in teeth · Emergency dentist · Cosmetic dentistry in Sacramento · Veneer cost guide
Real cases: Porcelain veneers #5–12 for a chipped front edge · Porcelain veneers for short, uneven edges · Porcelain veneers for a cracked #8 · Porcelain veneers for a chipped central · Zirconia crowns for worn, chipped teeth
Visit Lush Dental Studio in Natomas
Lush Dental Studio is at 2860 Del Paso Rd #300, Sacramento, CA 95834, in Natomas. We're open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Four doctors, led by founder Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FICOI, FAGD, practice here alongside our in-house dental lab.
We're in-network with most PPO plans and verify your benefits before treatment (we don't participate in HMO or Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal plans). Book online or call (916) 619-7172.
Your questions, answered.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
What's the fastest way to fix a chipped front tooth?
Can a tiny chip just be smoothed?
Why did my tooth chip?
How much does it cost to fix a chipped tooth?
Repair the chip. Fix the cause.
Free cosmetic consultation ($150 value) includes X-rays and a bite check. Painful or cracked? Call (916) 619-7172 today.
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