Fractured Tooth Treatment
Prompt, effective care to repair cracked or fractured teeth.
What to know
Fractured Tooth Treatment, explained.
What it is, how it works and how it helps, in plain words.
Teeth can crack from biting something hard, grinding, an injury, or the weakening that comes with large old fillings. Fractured tooth treatment covers the range of repairs for these problems, from a minor chip to a crack that reaches the root.
Your dentist examines the tooth, tests your bite, and takes X-rays to see how far the crack extends. Small chips may be smoothed or bonded, larger fractures often need a crown to hold the tooth together, and a crack that reaches the nerve may need a root canal first.
Cracks tend to grow over time, and a tooth that splits below the gumline may not be savable. Treating a fracture early relieves pain when chewing or with hot and cold, and gives you the best chance of keeping your natural tooth.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Common questions about fractured tooth treatment.
Rinse your mouth with warm water, save any broken pieces, and use a cold compress if there's swelling. Avoid chewing on that side and call the office as soon as you can so your dentist can see you.
Common signs include sharp pain when biting down or releasing a bite, sensitivity to hot or cold, or discomfort that comes and goes. Some cracks are too small to see, which is why an exam and X-rays are important.
No. Unlike a broken bone, enamel doesn't grow back, and a crack typically worsens with chewing. Early treatment protects the tooth before the crack spreads.
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