Cracked Teeth
Can a Cracked Tooth Heal on Its Own?
If you think you may have a cracked tooth, then you may wonder, “Can a cracked tooth heal on its own?” The truth is, if you can see the crack and feel pain from it, then it won’t get better on its own. You will need to see a dentist or endodontist to repair the…
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 Can Be Done When a Tooth Breaks
Many people have nightmares about dental emergencies. Hopefully, you will never experience one, but a little knowledge can save your teeth if you do. To start, learn about what can be done when a tooth breaks. Please note this article is purely for educational purposes. Knowing a few basics can empower you to seek quality…
Read MoreDoes A Cracked Tooth Need To Be Pulled?
Sometimes patients ask, “Does a cracked tooth need to be pulled?” If you recently learned you have a cracked tooth, you may feel anxious about losing the tooth. However, if you see an endodontist, you may not have to lose that tooth after all! Please remember this article is strictly educational and not intended to…
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
There are many different types of cracked teeth, that can show a variety of symptoms, including erratic pain when chewing, possibly with release of biting pressure, or pain when your tooth is exposed to temperature extremes. In many cases, the pain may come and go, and your dentist may have difficulty locating which tooth is…
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.
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