Is It Just a Chip, or Something More?
Most chips are cosmetic and painless, but a few signs mean it's worth a closer look. Watch for a rough or jagged edge you can feel with your tongue, a visible notch or missing corner of enamel, sensitivity when the chip is near the gumline, or a sharp edge that's irritating your lip or cheek. Small chips rarely turn into bigger problems, but leaving a rough edge unaddressed can wear on surrounding soft tissue over time.
Urgent Dental Care in Houston can take a look and repair it the same visit. Book your $89 exam now.
What Usually Causes a Chip
Chips tend to happen in ordinary, everyday moments. The most common causes include:
- Biting into something hard, like ice, nuts, or hard candy
- A minor bump or fall
- Using your teeth as a tool, like opening packaging
- Weakened enamel from age or wear
- A large existing filling that's chipped at the edge
- Grinding or clenching that's worn a corner thin
- A previous crack that finally gave way at the surface
- Sports contact without a mouthguard
Natural-Looking Repairs From Houston's Cosmetic Team
No Appointment Juggling Required
A chip usually doesn't need to wait, and neither should you. Urgent Dental Care in Houston keeps same-day and walk-in slots open so a quick cosmetic fix doesn't turn into a week of self-consciousness.


