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Paper cuts, bruises, and even minor mouth burns from that morning cup of coffee may hurt for a little while, but the good news is that in most cases these injuries will eventually heal on their own. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to your teeth, even the smallest chips and cracks can’t self-repair. In fact, while they may seem<\/em> harmless, the truth is, even leaving minor dental damage untreated can eventually make it look and feel a lot<\/em> worse. Here’s why if you’ve injured your tooth, it’s important to visit your emergency dentist<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>

Do You Really Need to Repair Chipped Teeth?<\/h2>

While some chipped teeth are very obvious (especially in the front of the mouth) the truth is that in many cases, the damage may not be all that noticeable. Unfortunately, however, this often leads people to believe that since nobody can see<\/em> the chip, they don’t need to do anything to repair it. Unfortunately, however, with time, this can lead to the tooth breaking more or even becoming infected. It can also injure your soft tissue as the edge becomes sharper or more jagged.<\/p>

How Do Dentists Repair Chipped Teeth?<\/h2>

If you’ve accidentally chipped a tooth, there may be several different options available for repairing it, depending on the location and severity of the break. These include:<\/p>