Chipped Tooth Repair for Children in Noblesville, IN
Most chipped teeth can be fixed. Here's how to tell how soon your child needs to be seen.
First, have your child swish some warm water, then search for the missing piece. Found it? Keep it in a little milk or water, because we may be able to reattach it.
Next, look closely at the broken edge. The color you see inside the chip is a good clue to how deep it goes:
Not sure what you’re seeing? Call (317) 773-5437Click to call us and describe it to us. If your child took a hard knock to the head, get medical care first.
At Smiling Kids Pediatric DentistryClick to open in this tab in Noblesville, IN, we look at the chip, check below the surface with dental X-raysClick to open in this tab as needed, and explain the repair before we begin.
- Level 1: Smooth or Bond Small enamel chips may only need their rough edges smoothed, or a little tooth-colored bondingClick to open in this tab to restore the shape.
- Level 2: Seal and Rebuild When the inner yellow layer is showing, we seal it to shield the nerve, then rebuild the missing part of the tooth.
- Level 3: Protect the Nerve If the nerve is exposed, we treat it first with pulp therapyClick to open in this tab to keep it healthy whenever possible, then restore the tooth, sometimes with a crown.
Bonding blends in well with natural teeth, but a perfect match isn’t guaranteed, and a repair on a growing child’s permanent tooth may need refreshing over the years.
Follow-up visits let us confirm the nerve stays healthy, since it can react weeks or months later. If it darkens, feels sensitive again, or starts to cause tooth painClick to open in this tab, let our Noblesville team know.
- Can a chipped tooth be fixed in one visit?
Many chips can be repaired in a single visit once your child is seen. Deeper breaks, or chips that come with a loose tooth, may need more than one step.
Either way, you’ll know the plan before any work starts.
- Will the repair match my child's tooth?
Tooth-colored bonding is shaded to blend in, and it usually looks natural. Large chips are harder to match exactly.
Like natural teeth, bonding can pick up stains over time, so regular brushing and checkups help keep it looking its best.
- How long does bonding last on a child's tooth?
It can last for years with good care, but bonding can chip or wear, especially on front teeth that do a lot of biting.
We’ll monitor it at checkups and repair it if it needs attention.
- What if the tooth feels loose or looks pushed in?
That’s more than a chip, so call us right away. Our pediatric dental traumaClick to open in this tab page explains injuries that loosen or shift teeth, and if it came out completely, follow the first-aid steps for a knocked-out toothClick to open in this tab.
Other problems that need quick care are listed under dental emergenciesClick to open in this tab.
- Should my child avoid certain foods after a repair?
The bonding hardens before you leave, so normal eating is usually fine once any numbness wears off.
To help the repair last, discourage chewing on ice, pens, and hard candy, and use a mouthguard for sports.
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9669 E. 146th St., Ste 260
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-773-5437Click to call us
Email: info@smilingkidspeds.comClick to open in new tab
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
9240 N. Meridian St., Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: 317-580-9199Click to call us
Email: info@smilingkidspeds.comClick to open in new tab
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
