A chipped tooth can happen in a split second—biting down on something hard, taking an elbow during a pickup game, slipping on ice, or even grinding your teeth at night. And because it’s your mouth, it feels extra urgent: your tongue keeps finding the sharp edge, you’re suddenly hyper-aware of every sip of water, and you’re wondering if you should be panicking. The good news is that many chipped teeth aren’t true emergencies, and there are clear steps you can take right away to protect the tooth, reduce pain, and…
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