Help me with
Broken or chipped tooth
Teeth can chip after a knock, when biting something hard, or when an old filling has weakened them. Small chips are usually easy to repair.
What it might mean
Teeth can chip after a knock, when biting something hard, or when an old filling has weakened them. Small chips are usually easy to repair. It can be related to an injury, a large old filling or grinding.
What you can do now
Rinse your mouth, keep any broken piece, and cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum or dental wax. Eat on the other side.
When to see us urgently
Come in the same day if the tooth is very painful, bleeding, or you can see pink or red in the centre of the break.
Not sure what you need? Book a consultation and we will take a look.