I chipped my front tooth it isn't visible unless you get close it took a layer off the front. Does anyone know what I would be looking at to get it fixed?
2007-08-30 14:08:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It will depend on just how much tooth structure has been chipped and where.
If it's directly on the incical edge this tooth may not be able to retain a bonded composite. Some added tooth structure would have to be removed in order to get any retention for a restoration to be placed with any hope of lasting.
Then again, it could be such a small chip that it can be adjusted or filed smooth and the chip not be noticeable to you or anyone else. In some cases it takes sanding both anterior teeth to match.
There are many layers of enamel on each tooth, so loosing some with a chip may not be as bad as you think.
Usually for regular patients, there is no charge for filing or smoothing a tooth. If your in need of a composite bonding, prices vary from city to city and dentist to dentist, but average cost is $100.00-$200.00 depending on the size of the chip or how many surfaces composite will need to cover.
In the meantime, try not to bite into any food until your dentist has a chance to examine you. It's possible that you may chip it further leaving you with needing a crown. I hope I've been of some help and good luck!
2007-08-30 14:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a xray and than the shots medicane and the other stuff they use to fix it. so about 119.87 that what it cost me and I had a cavity and the tooth was chipped 1/4 of the way
2007-08-30 15:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nick89 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just like everyone else said, depends upon what you have done. However, AmeriPlan has a cheap month-to-month dental plan which would include cosmetic dentistry, so the whole amount would not be out-of-pocket. You can look for providers in your area, as well as the associated fee/discount schedule on-line at www.ReducedCosts.info
2007-08-30 15:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the dentist and the procedure you choose to have, there is more than one way to repair chipped teeth.
2007-08-30 14:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just a small chip, your dentist will probably just use a filling. The charge will be whatever your dentist charges for a filling.
It might be cosidered cosmetic. If so, your insurance will usually not cover it.
2007-08-30 14:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by Carefree Alpaca! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They may just fill it if its not to damaged.. Cost around a 100 or 200 or less, depending on your insurance. If you wait any longer it will get worse and you will have to get a root canal and a crown witch will cost you 1000$ or more..
2007-08-30 14:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by BABYBUG 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not to be an idiot, but I had this happen to me on a Sunday . I broke of a chunk of my top front tooth...It was very sharp and when I was not thinking, I bit my lip......So I went to the drug store and bought a nail file and fixed it my self.....Saved the money, worked just as well..
2007-08-30 14:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by Art G 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋