Our team at Kedron Family Dental carefully assesses the extent of the damage and recommends tailored treatments such as dental crowns and fillings.
Contents
- 1 Cracked Teeth
- 1.1 Don’t Let Tooth Cracks Catch You at an Inconvenient Time
- 1.2 Why Do Cracks in Teeth Occur?
- 1.3 Fix Your Cracked Teeth at Kedron Family Dental
- 1.4 Signs/Symptoms of a Cracked Tooth
- 1.5 How do I prevent cracks?
- 1.6 What Do I Do if I Have a Cracked Tooth?
- 1.7 Our Health Funds
- 1.8 What our patients say
- 1.9 Kedron Family Dental
Cracked Teeth
Don’t Let Tooth Cracks Catch You at an Inconvenient Time
Cracks in teeth can be a ‘ticking time bomb’ just waiting to catch you out at an inconvenient time. Cracks can be present for years and seem superficial and harmless but then suddenly give way and cause half of your tooth to fracture.
Cracks can propagate, like a crack in a windscreen, and can have devastating results. If a crack extends down on to the root surface of a tooth, usually the only option for the tooth is extraction.
Why Do Cracks in Teeth Occur?
Large Fillings, Especially Amalgam
Cracks may develop when there are extensive fillings in the teeth, particularly those made of amalgam. The pressure and wear over time can lead to stress on the tooth structure, resulting in cracks.
Bruxing/Clenching
Teeth grinding or clenching can exert excessive force on the teeth. This leads to the development of cracks. This repetitive pressure can weaken the tooth enamel and create fissures.
Biting on Hard Foods
Chewing on hard substances like nuts, ice, or hard candies can cause micro-fractures or more significant cracks in the teeth. This is especially true if the biting force is excessive.
Root Treated Teeth
Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are more vulnerable to cracks due to the removal of the dental pulp, which can make them more brittle. It’s essential to be cautious and seek prompt attention if you experience any discomfort.
Accident
Traumatic events, such as accidents or injuries to the face, can result in cracked teeth. The impact from a fall, collision, or other accidents can cause visible or hidden cracks in the teeth.
Fix Your Cracked Teeth at Kedron Family Dental
At Kedron Family Dental, we offer treatments for cracked teeth. Our experienced dental team assesses each case thoroughly to determine the most appropriate solution. Depending on the severity and location of the crack, we may recommend placing a dental crown or filling to strengthen and protect the affected tooth.
Trust Kedron Family Dental for personalised care and effective solutions for cracked teeth.
Signs/Symptoms of a Cracked Tooth
- Short, sharp pain on biting (cracked tooth syndrome)
- Deep pocket under gum line
- Crack lines visible on tooth
- Portion of filling/tooth fractured
How do I prevent cracks?
- Limit bruxing/clenching of teeth
- Limit crunching on hard foods
- Strengthen teeth that have been root treated ie.placing a crown
- Wear a custom mouthguard when playing sport
What Do I Do if I Have a Cracked Tooth?
Cracks in teeth never heal. They sometimes stabilise but more often than not they progressively get worse over time. Reducing the stress on teeth can help preserve the crack or at least slow down the progression.
There are a number of options for cracked teeth but sometimes it is better to take a proactive approach, rather than waiting for the tooth to split before you do anything about it.
Removing the crack and placing a filling is a good option if the existing filling and crack is small. Removing the existing filling and crack and placing a crown over the tooth is the optimal long-term option, as this gives the tooth strength.
Our Health Funds
What our patients say
Where to find us
Kedron Family Dental
1/138 Gympie Rd,
Kedron QLD 4031, Australia
Public Transport
The clinic is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Stop 25- Leckie Road on the busy 370 bus route. Free on-site parking available.