Just a Chip, or Something More?
Most chips are minor and painless, but a few signs deserve a closer look. Run your tongue over the tooth. A rough or jagged edge, a visible notch, or a missing corner is a good reason to have it checked. So is sensitivity near the gumline, or an edge sharp enough to scratch your lip or cheek. A small chip rarely turns into a big problem, but a rough edge that’s left alone can keep irritating the soft tissue around it, and a weakened tooth can chip again.
Our S Loop West team can examine the tooth and, in many cases, repair it in the same visit. Book your $89 exam today.
How Teeth Usually Get Chipped
Chips tend to happen in ordinary, everyday moments. The most common causes include:
- Biting into something hard, like ice, nuts, or hard candy
- A minor bump or fall
- Using your teeth as a tool, like opening packaging
- Weakened enamel from age or wear
- A large existing filling that's chipped at the edge
- Grinding or clenching that's worn a corner thin
- A previous crack that finally gave way at the surface
- Sports contact without a mouthguard
Natural-Looking Repairs Near Braeswood Place, South Main & the Medical Center
If you live, work, or study near Braeswood Place, South Main, or the Texas Medical Center, we’re an easy trip from where you are.
Skip the Scheduling Hassle
A chipped tooth usually doesn’t need to wait, and you shouldn’t have to wait either. Our S Loop West office offers same-day and walk-in appointments, so a quick repair doesn’t turn into a week of covering your smile. You can also book online or call ahead.


