How much a chipped tooth costs to fix depends on how big the break is. A small chip may need only smoothing or bonding, while a large break can need a crown or a root canal.
What’s included
The dentist checks the tooth (often with an X-ray), then smooths it, bonds tooth-colored resin, or prepares it for a veneer or crown. Breaks that reach the nerve may need a root canal first.
Cost at a glance
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Without insurance | $142-$3,254 per tooth, by repair type |
| National average | $964 |
Average cost by repair
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic contouring or small bonding repair | $142 to $435 |
| Dental bonding (per tooth) | $431 |
| Cracked or chipped tooth (overall average) | $964 |
| Veneer (one tooth) | $1,765 |
| Crown | $488 to $3,254 |
National figures without insurance, Synchrony cost studies, as published by CareCredit.
What affects the price
- Size of the chip and whether the nerve is exposed.
- Front or back tooth: front teeth often get cosmetic repairs.
- Material: bonding costs least; porcelain veneers and crowns cost more.
With dental insurance
When it is needed for your dental health, many plans treat this as basic care and pay part of it after your deductible, up to your annual maximum. Run your own numbers with the dental cost estimator.
Ways to pay less
- Bonding and crowns for a broken tooth are often covered as basic or major work; cosmetic veneers usually are not.
- If the tooth is not painful, ask whether bonding is enough before agreeing to a crown.
- Go soon: a small chip can crack further and cost more.
- Dental schools and community health centers offer reduced-fee care. See how to afford dental work.
Sources
- CareCredit, How to Fix a Chipped or Broken Tooth: Options and Costs (Feb 2024)
- CareCredit, Dentist Prices: Dental Procedure Cost List (Synchrony cost studies)
Prices are national figures from the sources above, checked October 14, 2026. Your dentist’s fees depend on your location, your mouth and their practice. This page is general information, not dental or medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fix a chipped front tooth?
Small chips can often be bonded or smoothed for $142 to $435; a veneer averages $1,765.
Is a broken tooth an emergency?
See a dentist quickly if it hurts, bleeds or the break is large. See our dental emergency guide.
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