Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

There are many options for fixing chipped teeth. The best solution for you will depend on how much of your tooth is missing and your overall dental goals.

You options include:

• Enamel recontouring
• Porcelain veneers
• Dental bonding
• Dental implants

Enamel recontouring and porcelain veneers are often a good choice if you want to correct the shape or appearance of several teeth. Recontouring can minimize teeth that are too large and build up missing areas. Porcelain veneers can cover many imperfections at once, including discoloration, crooked, and misshapen teeth.

Dental bonding can go further in building up a tooth than is appropriate for porcelain veneers. You can replace up to half of a tooth with bonding.

If you are missing a significant portion of your tooth you may want to think about replacing the entire tooth with a dental implant. A titanium rod is used to replace your root and fuses with your jawbone, so it is permanent and stable. A beautiful, porcelain false tooth is attached to the implant.