{"id":139,"date":"2019-12-07T16:04:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2020-01-06T16:04:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T16:04:26","slug":"everything-about-cracked-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/07\/everything-about-cracked-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Cracked Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_101039273__1578326432_67416-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding picture of broken teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_101039273__1578326432_67416-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_101039273__1578326432_67416-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_101039273__1578326432_67416.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Imagine you\u2019re going about your normal day, when you bite down and hear an unusually loud crunch. Did you just crack your tooth? You rush to a mirror and look at your teeth, but you don\u2019t any damage or even feel any pain. Your teeth are very durable, but they\u2019re not unbreakable. It\u2019s estimated that there are more than 200,000 cases of cracked teeth every year, and they\u2019re not always visible or painful. Every cracked tooth needs to be treated right away before disease and infection set in and cause serious harm. Read on to learn everything you need to know about cracked teeth, like what causes them, how to spot them, and how to treat them.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes a Tooth to Crack?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a variety of things that can play a role in cracking your tooth. Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continuous pressure on your teeth<\/strong> from bruxism, or nightly teeth grinding, which weakens your enamel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sudden, intense pressure<\/strong> on your teeth from an impact like biting a hard food, a sporting injury, or a fall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teeth that are weakened<\/strong> by a large filling, gum disease, age, or other reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Symptoms of a Cracked Tooth<\/h3>\n<p>Most people incorrectly assume that it\u2019s obvious when you crack a tooth. However, just because you can\u2019t see or feel a crack doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s not there. Be sure to watch out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain when chewing or releasing a bite<\/li>\n<li>Erratic dental pain that comes and goes<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet things<\/li>\n<li>Swelling of the gums around the affected tooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Treat a Cracked Tooth<\/h2>\n<p>A cracked tooth will not heal on its own. If you think your tooth is cracked, you need to see your dentist right away. Depending the crack\u2019s direction, depth, and size, your dentist will suggest the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">best ways to repair it<\/a>. For small cracks, dental bonding or fillings might be all that\u2019s needed. However, larger cracks will need treatments like dental crowns or root canal therapy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/dental-crowns-and-bridges.html\">Dental crowns<\/a> are a very common prosthetic used to restore the shape of your tooth, strengthen it, and keep out infections. Usually, they\u2019re made of tooth-colored dental ceramic for durability and a natural look.\u00a0 These are a great option for patients who need more than just bonding or fillings but still have most of a healthy tooth to protect.<\/p>\n<p>Cracked teeth are unfortunately a very common occurrence that can happen to anyone. Be sure to treat any conditions that can cause them and watch out for symptoms of a cracked tooth even if you don\u2019t see one.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p><em>OakBrook Dental and Orthodontics provides general, restorative, and preventive dentistry to patients in the McKinney, TX area. Their experienced team of dentists are happy to provide a variety of restorative services for cracked teeth, including dental crowns and same-day emergency appointments. If you\u2019d like to learn more, they can be contacted at their <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em> or at <strong>(469) 526-4040.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you\u2019re going about your normal day, when you bite down and hear an unusually loud crunch. Did you just crack your tooth? You rush to a mirror and look at your teeth, but you don\u2019t any damage or even feel any pain. 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