Teeth may crack when subjected to the stress of chewing hard foods or ice or by biting on an unexpected hard object. Teeth with or without restorations may exhibit this problem, but teeth restored with typical "silver" alloy restorations are the most susceptible.
Symptoms and Signs of Cracked-Tooth Syndrome may include the following:
- PAIN ON CHEWING
- PAIN ON COLD AIR APPLICATION
- UNSOLICITED PAIN ( USUALLY LEAKAGE OF SUGAR INTO TOOTH CRACK)
- NO X-RAY EVIDENCE OF PROBLEM
- EASY VERIFICATION OF CRACK WHEN TOOTH IS PREPARED FOR RESTORATION
Treatment of Cracked Teeth:
1. Simple Crack: The majority of cracked teeth (about 9 out of 10) can be treated by placement of a simple crown (cap) on the tooth. When the tooth is prepared for the crown and a temporary restoration is placed your symptoms usually leave immediately. If this is the case with your tooth we will place the final crown at your next appointment.
2. Complex Crack: Occasionally, (about 1 out of 10) the tooth cracks into the pulp (nerve) of the tooth. If the pain persists after placement of the temporary crown, you may have a crack into the nerve of the affected tooth. This tooth may then require root canal therapy before the final crown is placed. On occassion a tooth may crack or fracture to the point where it is no longer able to be saved and will have to be removed. That is why it is so important to see the dentist on a regular basis.
Please be sure to visit us if you are showing any of the above listed symptons.
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