Your teeth are protected by your enamel, which is technically hardest substance in your body. Your enamel is even stronger than some metals, but it can still break if you aren’t careful. Teeth can chip for many reasons and it’s not something you should ignore. A chipped tooth is more than an aesthetic issue. It can lead to the loss of your tooth with no treatment. A chipped tooth won’t grow back. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to contact an emergency dentist.