Cracked and Chipped Tooth Treatment
If you have a cracked or chipped tooth, our team can help you with a variety of treatment options.
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Cracked and Chipped Teeth Treatment Glenroy
Immediate dental help should be considered if you happen to end up with a cracked or chipped tooth. Even if you do not experience any pain or discomfort, the tooth will wear down over time and cause more complications.
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Generally, it is unlikely that people with chipped teeth experience any pain unless the chip is large and the nerves of the tooth are exposed. When the nerves present in the tooth’s inner layer are exposed, the patient will experience pain when chewing or sensitivity when consuming hot or cold foods and beverages. If one of the pointed chewing surfaces of the back teeth is chipped, then the patient will experience pain and discomfort. This type of chip is referred to as a broken cusp.
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A crack in a tooth may either be limited to just the enamel or go right down to its root. Patients will experience pain only when they are chewing or when they are eating extremely hot or cold foods and beverages. A cracked tooth is more likely to get damaged quickly compared to a chipped tooth.
Whether you have a cracked tooth or a chipped tooth, you must get in touch with us for professional examination and proper treatment.
Causes of Cracked or Chipped Tooth
Some common causes for the cracked or chipped tooth in patients include:
Accidents
Accidents from car or bike injuries. Trips or falls may also cause a tooth to chip or crack
Teeth Grinding
Bruxism in people causes them to grind their teeth involuntarily, which makes the teeth weak and prone to cracking or chipping
Sports injuries
Contact sports such as boxing, martial arts, or any other sports require using preventive gear for the mouth. Athletes that do not use them may easily get cracked or chipped teeth
Using teeth to tear or bite hard materials
Using teeth to bite into hard materials such as opening a bottle cap or breaking nutshells can also cause a tooth to chip or crack
Some Factors that May Contribute to A Cracked or Chipped Tooth
Besides the causes mentioned above, there are some factors that may contribute to a chipped or cracked tooth
Eating Disorders
People consuming foods that have a high content of sugar or those that are acidic in nature will slowly weaken the foundation of a tooth, making it prone to cracks or chips.
Dental Fillings
Those who have excessive dental fillings tend to have weak teeth. Such teeth can crack or chip suddenly when biting into something hard.
Tooth Decay
If you don’t maintain good oral hygiene, then decay-causing bacteria in teeth will first remove the enamel of the teeth and slowly begin eating into the root. The tooth becomes vulnerable and can easily be chipped or cracked with little impact.
Poor Diet
Diets that include lots of sugary or acidic foods and drinks cause your tooth enamel to wear down. This weakens the integrity of your tooth making it more prone to chips and cracks.
How Does a Cracked or
Chipped Tooth Affect Our Oral Health?
Unless a cracked or chipped tooth is treated, it continues to decline. Some effects that may gradually surface because of a cracked or chipped tooth include:
- Swollen gums
- Dental abscess
- Pain and discomfort
- Bad breath
- Sensitivity
Are there Any Useful First Aid Tips for a Cracked or Chipped Tooth?
Some first aid measures that may offer some temporary relief include:
- Avoid biting on the tooth, try eating on the other side
- Try eating soft foods in preference to harder foods
- Avoid extremes of temperature, as this may make the broken tooth more sensitive
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