Cracked Teeth

Do any of these dental symptoms sound familiar?

• An increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
• Painful, persistent toothache
• Experiencing a sharp pain while biting
• An increased sensitivity to foods that contain a lot of sugar

If you’re experiencing one or more of these issues, you may be suffering from a cracked tooth, an extremely common dental injury that often results from a injury, constant teeth grinding, chewing foods that are too tough or hard, or simply normal wear and tear the occurs over time. While some of these cracks may be relatively mild and not exhibit noticeable symptoms, they can result in a serious infection that requires root canal therapy to fix if left untreated for too long.

There are several different types of injuries along this vein that can negatively affect your teeth, including:

• Split Tooth: When a cracked tooth is left untreated, it can sometimes lead to a split tooth. This causes the affected tooth to be split into separate pieces, which makes it a difficult task to rescue the tooth from the threat of extraction. When this happens, your regular dentist will need to determine where any of the tooth can be saved or if root canal therapy at our Oklahoma City office is necessary.
• Vertical Fracture: There are multiple types of fractures that can occur. This one begins at your root and leads up towards the chewing surface of the affected tooth. Very few noticeable symptoms occur, which often allows this type of injury to remain invisible for a long period of time. Endodontic surgery from our skilled team can sometimes correct the injured root and revitalize the health of the smile, but extraction may be necessary in other cases.
• Fractured Cusp: Your general dentist can usually treat this type of crack with a crown.
• Craze Lines: While these cracks are typically shallow and pose no real threat to your oral health, your general dentist should keep an eye on them to determine whether further damage is a possibility.

Endodontic Associates will be sure to work closely with your regular dentist so that your cracked, split, or fractured tooth can be thoroughly and successfully treated as soon as possible. Contact our Oklahoma City office today to schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly office environment.