Small chips can often be repaired conservatively
Yes, cosmetic dentistry can often improve chipped, worn or uneven teeth, but the best treatment depends on the amount of damage and how your teeth bite together.
Small chips or slightly uneven edges may be improved with simple reshaping or composite bonding.
Composite bonding can reshape teeth
Composite bonding uses tooth-coloured material to rebuild or reshape areas of the tooth, often with minimal drilling. It can be a conservative way to improve small imperfections, close small gaps or smooth uneven edges.
Bigger problems may need stronger options
If the teeth are more heavily worn, cracked, shortened or weakened, a stronger option may be needed. Porcelain veneers or crowns can improve the shape, colour and strength of teeth, but they require more planning and may involve preparation of the tooth structure.
The cause of the wear matters
It is also important to understand why the teeth became chipped or worn in the first place. Grinding, clenching, acid wear or bite issues may need to be managed so the new cosmetic work lasts as long as possible.