Chipped teeth · Ireland
Chipped tooth repair with composite bonding
A chipped front tooth is usually repaired with composite bonding in one visit: the dentist matches the shade, builds the missing piece back and polishes it. In Ireland it typically costs €150 to €300 for one tooth.
What to do now
- Rinse with warm water and keep any piece that broke off in a little milk or water.
- Ring a dentist the same day if it hurts, the tooth feels loose, or you can see pink or red in the break.
- If it's just a sharp edge, sugar-free gum or dental wax over it stops it catching your tongue until the repair.
- Avoid biting on it with that tooth until it's fixed.
Small chip, bigger break
| Damage | Usual repair | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| A small chip or worn corner | Edge bonding | €150 to €300 |
| A larger piece missing from the front | Composite veneer | €250 to €350 |
| A break into the nerve, or a cracked root | Root treatment, then a crown | The dentist prices it |
Most chips in front teeth are the first kind. The repair blends in because the composite is shade-matched and layered, and it can be added to again if it ever chips.
Stopping it happening again
Front teeth chip on hard food, bottle tops, pens and night-time grinding. If you grind, a night guard (€150 to €350) protects the repair. A repaired edge is tougher than you'd think, but it isn't a bottle opener.
Read next: Edge bonding · Composite bonding cost · Aftercare · How long it lasts
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Chipped and worn teeth, rebuilt
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How much does it cost to fix a chipped tooth in Ireland?
A chipped front tooth repaired with composite bonding typically costs €150 to €300. A bigger break that needs the whole front covered is €250 to €350. Add the consultation, €50 to €65 at most practices.
Can a chipped tooth be fixed in one visit?
Usually, yes. A chip in a front tooth is built back with composite, shaped and polished in a single appointment, normally with no injection.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
Not usually, but ring a dentist the same day if it hurts, the tooth is loose, there's swelling, or you can see pink or red in the break. That can mean the nerve is exposed.
Should I keep the broken piece?
Yes, keep it in a little milk or water and bring it with you. It doesn't always get used, but it helps the dentist.
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