Can a chip can naturally get larger from safe and gentle eating habits?

Chipped canine ?: Yes, the chip can get larger regardless of your eating habits. The chip may have been caused by weak enamel, from bruxism, or from a cavity, all of which need to be addressed. Call your dentist for an appointment to determine if any treatment is necessary.

Yes: Teeth contact each other and tend to wear over time as they rub against each other. When you have an existing chip, it's weaker than the original strong and healthy enamel and therefore more likely to chip further. See your dentist to determine the best way to treat this.