A Chip or Something Deeper?
Most chips are painless and mostly cosmetic, but a few clues mean a dentist should take a look. Run your tongue over the tooth. A jagged edge, a visible notch, or a missing corner is worth checking. So is sensitivity near the gumline, or a sharp spot that keeps scratching your lip or cheek. A small chip rarely causes trouble on its own, but a rough edge can irritate soft tissue over time, and any chip can grow.
Our Southside Place team can examine the tooth and, in most cases, repair it during the same visit. Your $89 exam tells you exactly what you’re dealing with.
How Teeth Usually Get Chipped
Chips tend to happen during everyday moments, not dramatic ones. These are the usual culprits:
- Biting down on ice, nuts, or hard candy
- A small knock or a fall
- Using your teeth to open packages or tear tape
- Enamel that has thinned with age or wear
- Large fillings that have weakened the edge of a tooth
- Teeth grinding or clenching that wears a corner thin
- An old crack that finally let go at the surface
- Contact sports played without a mouthguard
Repairs That Blend In for Southside Place Patients
Fast Appointments for Quick Fixes
A chipped tooth shouldn’t have to wait, and neither should you. We keep same-day and walk-in openings available, so a small cosmetic problem doesn’t turn into days of feeling self-conscious.


