A cracked tooth could be the result of clenching or grinding your teeth, natural aging, or biting or chewing hard foods. It is a common and frequent occurrence and a primary cause of tooth loss.
Some Causes of a Cracked Tooth
A cracked tooth may happen from several issues:
Treatment for a Cracked Tooth
Your proper treatment will be determined by the specific location of the crack, the physical size, any adverse symptoms, and whether the crack proceeds below the gum line. Based on these elements, treatments are most often one of the following:
* Bonding- For this treatment, your dentist easily uses resin to fill the crack, which restores the function and the aesthetic appearance of the tooth.
* Crown- A dental crown is a popular restoration created in either porcelain or ceramic. It fits snuggly over the damaged tooth like a custom cap.
Your dentist will first remove a thin layer of enamel to create room for the custom crown. Then an impression is made of the tooth, a matching color is chosen, and a dental lab custom-fabricates the crown. When the personalized crown restoration is finished, your dentist permanently adheres it to the cracked tooth.
A crown can last a lifetime if you take care of it properly.
* Root canal- If a crack advances to the pulp, your dentist most likely will recommend a root canal to remove the infected soft pulp and restore the structural integrity to the tooth.
This procedure will prevent the tooth from becoming damaged and weakening even more.
* Extraction- If the structural integrity of the tooth is beyond saving, the roots or nerves are damaged, then extracting the tooth will be your last and best option.
If you think you possibly have a cracked tooth, schedule an appointment to visit your dentist soon.
Symptoms of Cracked Tooth
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