Can a Cracked Tooth Heal on Its Own?
Key Takeaways: Cracked Teeth: Generally cannot heal on their own because enamel lacks a blood supply. Even small cracks can lead to infection. Treatment Options: Vary depending on the crack’s depth, with options ranging from reattachment to root canal therapy. Prompt Action Is Crucial: Delaying treatment increases the risk of tooth loss. Signs of a…
Read MoreHow to Treat a Cracked Tooth?
As much as you may try to avoid cavities and stick to your oral hygiene routine, life happens. Unconscious behaviors like teeth grinding, unexpected incidents like biting down on a nutshell or olive pit, and sporting accidents are just a few examples of trauma that can lead to cracking a tooth. A cracked tooth is…
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your Tooth Breaks. Our Guide:
Even if you take good care of your teeth, accidents happen! Teeth can unfortunately break. The good news is we can help! Take a moment to learn what to do if your tooth breaks. Honestly, we hope you will never need our guide to what to do if your tooth breaks! But if you do,…
Read MoreCracked Teeth: Preventing and Treating The Ow
Key Takeaways: Symptoms and Identification: Cracked teeth can present with various symptoms, including erratic pain during chewing or sensitivity to temperature changes. Types and Treatment: There are different types of cracked teeth, each requiring specific treatments based on the location and severity of the crack. Prevention and Maintenance: While some tooth cracks are unavoidable, preventive…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Have A Cracked Molar
What should you do if you or anyone in your family has a cracked molar? Doing things like biting into ice or hard candy, or having a tooth grinding habit, can lead to a cracked tooth. Your molars are particularly vulnerable to cracks because they absorb most of the force during chewing.
Read MoreCase Study: Cone Beam Detects Perforation
This patient was referred to our practice to evaluate tooth #7, her upper right lateral incisor. She was a healthy 34-year-old female, and had a bump on her gum tissue above this tooth, but with no pain in the area.
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