Injury to the mouth as a result of an accident may cause the teeth to chip off.

The dentist usually examines the extent of the damage first before recommending treatments. If there is only minimal damage, the dentist may just file the tooth to even the surface. Composite or porcelain veneers may also be used for this purpose.

In cases where there is a major damage, a crown (a cap to cover the tooth) may be used on the chipped tooth. Fillings, veneers, and crowns are all possible options to repair chipped teeth and can be made to match the structure and colour of the existing teeth.