You’re enjoying your favorite snack when — ouch! Or maybe you’re playing a vigorous game of basketball when you take a blow to the face. You know right away that you chipped a tooth. Not only are you in pain, but you felt part of the tooth leave its proper place. A broken tooth is nothing to take lightly. If you don’t handle the situation correctly, you’ll be uncomfortable and may even develop an infection. What should you do if you have a chipped tooth?
