So you’ve chipped your tooth and are wondering, “Can a dentist file down a chipped tooth?” Luckily, the answer is usually “yes.” Given that your tooth is in otherwise good health and is not fragile, your dentist will likely be able to file down your chipped tooth.
Will filing a chipped tooth hurt?
Filing a chipped tooth shouldn’t hurt. The process, formally called odontoplasty or enameloplasty, will remove a small amount of enamel to reshape it. The filing will be done at the surface of the tooth and not reach the tooth’s root or pulp. Anesthesia will likely not be necessary, and the process will be relatively quick, too!
Make an appointment with the Complete Dentistry of Orland Park today!
Schedule your dental appointment with the Complete Dentistry of Orland Park by calling us at 877-478-1353. Our experienced dentists will examine your tooth for filing. Make your appointment today!
