You might have accidentally banged a heavy glass too quickly to your mouth or you might have had a too vigorous game of football. Regardless of the reason, you might have a chipped tooth on your hands, particularly if you're getting older. While the most appropriate way to repair a chipped tooth is with a dental professional, you can repair it within reason on your own. This might be your only option if it's a weekend or holiday and you simply can't get a hold of an available dentist.
Place your chipped piece in a tissue and a place the tissue in a plastic zippered bag and put the bag in a safe place. Stand in front of your bathroom mirror and open your mouth so it's wide enough for you to easily see where the chipped tooth is.
Run a brand new emory board, straight from the package, across the jagged edge of your tooth. Run the board two or three strokes across your teeth at the maximum. Spit out any dust from filing your tooth into the sink.
Open up a package of temporary tooth filling paste. Mix the substance, which is a combination of zinc oxide and clove oil with the wooden stick provided. Lay the paste over your chipped tooth and allow it to dry. The paste will form a solid patch over your tooth, preventing it from cutting your tongue and protecting you from pain because of exposed nerves. When you visit your dentist at the next available opportunity, he will need to remove it for you.