It happens in a second—a bumped glass, a fork slip, a misjudged step—and now your front tooth has a sharp edge you feel with your tongue every few seconds. The good news: most smile-zone chips are straightforward to fix, and many can be treated beautifully the same day. At Airmont Dental Service in Suffern, NY, our emergency dentistry team makes these repairs a priority so you can get back to work, school, or a weekend event with confidence.
Rinse gently with water and save any broken pieces if you can. Avoid biting with the affected tooth and place a bit of dental wax or sugar-free gum over a sharp edge to protect your lip or tongue. If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. Call us right away—front-tooth repairs are time sensitive for comfort and appearance, and we do our best to see you quickly.
After a quick exam and photos, we choose the most conservative option that looks great and holds up. The choice depends on chip size, whether there’s a crack, and how your teeth come together:
For many front-tooth chips, bonding is the perfect balance of speed, comfort, and natural appearance. We blend resin shades, rebuild the edge with careful layering, and polish so the repair disappears. You’ll leave without the rough edge and without drawing attention to the tooth in photos or conversations.
Sensitivity is common right after a chip. We can place a desensitizer before the repair and adjust your bite so the edge isn’t overloaded. If the nerve is involved, we’ll explain options clearly and relieve pain quickly. Our priority is comfort, then esthetics, then long-term strength—ideally achieved in one efficient visit.
Once the edge looks perfect, treat it kindly as it settles in: avoid biting pens, opening packages with your teeth, or crunching hard ice. If you clench, a custom nightguard protects both the repair and your natural enamel. Regular cleanings keep everything polished and shining.
If the chip reveals a deeper crack or involves a large corner of the tooth, a ceramic crown may be more reliable long-term. We’ll show you photos and explain why full coverage would prevent future breaks. Crowns are carefully shade-matched and shaped so they blend seamlessly with your smile.
If you’re considering whitening, it’s smart to brighten first and then match the repair to your new shade. If a same-day fix is needed before an event, we’ll match your current color now and discuss a quick refresh later to harmonize after whitening.
From the moment the chip happens, your brain can’t stop noticing it. A fast, natural-looking repair ends that mental loop, protects the tooth, and restores your normal routine. That’s what same-day emergency care is all about: comfort, appearance, and calm—without delay.
Chipped your front tooth today? We’re on it. Call Us Today at (845) 357-0970 or Contact Us for priority emergency care in Suffern. If the chip is visible when you talk or smile, please let us know—we’ll do our best to seat you quickly.
