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You Bite down you fill a sharp pain. It quickly
Disappears, and perhaps
you ignore it. You Avoid certain foods or chew only on one side of
your mouth. If so You may have a CRACKED TEETH . |
What Cause a Tooth to Crack ?
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A Tooth may cracked due to Variety of Reasons.
# Chewing up Hard object or Food such as Nuts hard Candy.
# Grinding and Clenching your teeth.
# uneven Chewing Pressure.
# Loss of significant portion of teeth structure through
wear, Large filling or other restorations.
# An Accident such as Blow to the Mouth. |
Why does a cracked tooth hurt?
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To
understand why a cracked tooth hurts, it helps to know something
about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white
enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is the inner soft tissue
called the pulp. The loose pulp is a connective tissue that contains
cells, blood vessels and nerves.
When the outer hard tissues of the tooth are cracked, chewing can cause movement of the pieces, and the pulp can become irritated. When biting pressure is released, the crack can close quickly, resulting in a momentary, sharp pain. Irritation of the dental pulp can be repeated many times by chewing. Eventually, the pulp will become damaged to the point that it can no longer heal itself. The tooth will not only hurt when chewing but may also become sensitive to temperature extremes. In time, a cracked tooth may begin to hurt all by itself. Extensive cracks can lead to infection of the pulp tissue, which can spread to the bone and gum tissue surrounding the tooth. |
After treatment for a cracked tooth, will my tooth completely heal?
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Unlike
a broken bone, the fracture in a cracked tooth will not heal. In
spite of treatment, some cracks may continue to progress and separate,
resulting in loss of the tooth. Placement of a crown on a cracked
tooth provides maximum protection but does not guarantee success
in all cases.
The treatment you receive for your cracked tooth is important because it will relieve pain and reduce the likelihood that the crack will worsen. Once treated, most cracked teeth continue to function and provide years of comfortable chewing. Talk to your endodontist about your particular diagnosis and treatment recommendations. S/he will advise you on how to keep your natural teeth and achieve optimum dental health. |
What can I do to prevent my teeth from cracking?
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Don't chew on hard objects such as ice, un popped popcorn kernels
or pens.
# Don't clench or grind your teeth.
# If you clench or grind your teeth while you sleep, talk to your
dentist about getting a retainer or other mouth guard to protect
your teeth.
# Wear a mouth guard or protective mask when playing contact sports.
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