
Enamel, which is the protective outer layer of the tooth, is the strongest thing in the human body. For this reason, you may think that it’s difficult to break. Unfortunately, there are several things that can lead to damaged tooth enamel, such as sports injuries, eating foods that are too hard, or using your teeth as tools to open things like bottles and packages. If you chip your enamel, you may be wondering if it will heal on its own. Read on to learn if a chipped tooth can repair itself as well as what treatments your emergency dentist can use to fix the damage.
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