Uneven and chipped teeth

Health insurance usually doesn’t pay the cost of aesthetic dental corrections. Depending on your insurer and policy, however, these costs may be covered. The best thing to do is to contact your health insurance company directly to find out if they cover the costs of correcting cracked, broken or uneven teeth.

Untreated chipped teeth can cause various health problems, including tooth loss. Inflammation, cavities and weakened teeth are also common issues. Depending on how much of the tooth has chipped off, the root may also be affected and discolour the tooth in question.

It is always advisable to treat a broken tooth immediately.

There are various treatment methods for correcting chipped and uneven teeth.

Minor corrections

If only a small part of the tooth is chipped, small fillings or dental sealants can be used to perform corrections and repairs. This protects the chipped tooth from further wear and tear, cavities and injuries.

Moderate corrections

Fillings and Veneers can also be used to correct chipped teeth and are particularly suitable for cases where enough healthy tooth substance is still available.

1. Fillings: Conventional fillings are a proven method of repairing chipped teeth. Unlike other treatments, they can be inexpensive depending on the material used. The downside of fillings is that depending on the material, they often have to be renewed and don't always perfectly match the colour of the tooth. Learn more about inlay, onlay and overlay fillings from bestsmile.
2. Veneers: These wafer-thin ceramic shells are becoming an increasingly popular choice for repairing chipped teeth. Veneers have great aesthetic outcomes because the colour can be matched to the colour of the other teeth. Compared to other treatments, Veneers are more expensive due to the high-quality materials used, but they can last over 20 years if properly taken care of.

More extensive corrections

Veneers or fillings usually cannot be used if large parts of the tooth have chipped off and if there is little tooth substance remaining. In these cases, crowns are an appropriate choice for restoring the function and aesthetics of your teeth. At bestsmile, we make crowns from high-quality ceramic in our own production facility in Switzerland.