Chipped or broken tooth is the first thing you get when you fall flat on your face. In children, chipped tooth is the result of most injuries while playing. Chipped tooth needs to be repaired, as it interferes with the physical appearance of the person. However, more importantly, it may break further and cause damage to tongue or give way to tooth decay. A person may lose his confidence to face the world and smile, because of a broken or chipped tooth. These days when a minor dental job burns holes in your pocket, it is but natural to be worried about the cost of repairing a chipped tooth. Chipping of the front teeth is the most common incidence of tooth chipping. This also makes the repair job mandatory as it ruins the aesthetics of a person's face. The average cost to repair a chipped tooth mainly depends upon the following factors. Extent of Chipping The extent of chipping can be anywhere between a missing flake that is barely noticeable to the teeth itself being barely noticeable! If the extent of chipping is more, the cost would increase accordingly. Small tooth chippings can be fixed by the technique of dental bonding. Large chippings may need to be fixed with the help of a cap or crown. However, you need to have enough of the original teeth for the crown to mount on. A dental implant may become necessary if the tooth is absolutely missing. Dental bonding job will cost you anywhere between $100 to $150, again depending upon the extent of chipping. However, if you are required to go for a cap or crown, the cost may shoot up to $1000. The cost would exceed, if more than one tooth are to be fixed. Location Just like the cost of any other medical job, cost of repairing a chipped tooth also varies depending upon the location of dental clinic. A hi-tech dental clinic located in a plush area can charge an exorbitant amount for this job. Likewise, a clinic located in a down market area will charge you much lesser than that. The facilities provided by the clinic and the qualification and experience of the dentist are also likely to influence the cost. Dental bonding is the most preferred method of repairing a chipped tooth. It is quick, simple and has lasting results. Moreover, it can be completed within 1 - 2 sittings. The difference in the appearance of the tooth becomes evident after the first sitting itself. The procedure is simple and assures much natural looking results. Firstly, the dentist matches the resin bonding with the natural color of the tooth enamel. Then, he roughens up the surface of the tooth, so that resin adheres to the tooth properly. Then the resin is applied and the entire surface is smoothened and leveled. The resin is then immediately hardened on the surface with the help of high intensity light. The entire procedure takes about 2 hours, for an average chipping. The results of dental bonding are really satisfying and bring a smile to the person's face, as the cost is also affordable. The only drawback here is that, resin bonding may get stained over the years and may need replacement. Crown or cap, on the other hand is expensive and may not guarantee natural looking teeth. Most dental insurances cover the chipped tooth repair cost. Hence, you need not have to worry on that front. However, make sure that the injury to the tooth is superficial and has not affected the underlying tooth nerve. This is because, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and the injury that chips or breaks this tooth enamel is likely to affect the teeth nerve as well. A dental X-ray may be required to confirm this. In case, the nerve is affected, your dentist might want to treat it first.