Do you have a sharp pain that quickly disappears when you bite into something? Do you have pain in your teeth that comes and goes? Do you have dental pain when you eat or drink? If so, you could have a cracked tooth or teeth!
Cracking a tooth can be easy. It can happen from chewing on hard objects or foods such as nuts, ice or hard candy.
Clenching your teeth or grinding them can also lead to a cracked tooth. This is because clenching and grinding yields uneven chewing pressure and the structure of the tooth wears down. Fillings and restorations can also crack due to this. Exposing tooth enamel to extreme hot and cold is also a culprit. Your teeth can crack by eating hot food then drinking ice water!
A cracked tooth or teeth can be painful and lead to further oral disease. Sedki Dentistry, Commerce Twp MI can help. We can evaluate and identify the problem and recommend a treatment based on what’s best for you! We found the following article on cracked teeth helpful and hope you do too.
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
What Is It?
Some teeth have cracks that are too small to show up on X-rays. Sometimes the cracks are under the gum. These small cracks are known as “cracked tooth syndrome.”
Cracked tooth syndrome is most common in lower back teeth (molars). That’s because these teeth absorb most of the forces of chewing.
Some people grind or clench their teeth. These people may be more likely to have cracked tooth syndrome. Sometimes, the way a person’s teeth come together can put too much pressure on one tooth. This can cause the teeth to crack.
Teeth with large fillings may be more likely to crack. Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are weaker than other teeth and also may be more likely to crack. People with one cracked tooth are more likely to have others, either at the same time or in the future.Symptoms
The tooth may hurt sometimes when you bite or chew. Read Full article here.
If you think you have a cracked tooth it is wise to seek dental help right away. Sedki Dentistry, Commerce MI is a complete family dental clinic that offers services for all dental health concerns. Dr. Sedki and his experienced staff are professional and committed to providing uncompromised care to their patients. Maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile is their goal. Call Sedki Dentistry today and get started on a healthy, beautiful smile!