OVERVIEW OF CRACKED TEETH
A variety of symptoms can help our endodontic specialists diagnose a cracked tooth or cracked tooth syndrome. Most often, you will experience pain when putting any pressure on your tooth, especially when eating. There may also be some sensitivity when your tooth is exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
Frequently caused by wearing down over time or a physical trauma, a cracked tooth can be painful and lead to difficulty speaking or eating. If not treated right away, a cracked tooth may cause constant pain and the crack can then turn into an infection inside of the tooth. There are several different types of cracks that can occur on the tooth, including craze lines (which are generally not a concern), a vertical fracture, a split tooth, and a fractured tooth cusp. The classification of the crack depends on the depth and location within the tooth, which also determines the best treatment.
Western Mass Endo Reviews
Dr. Scott was incredibly professional, poised, efficient, friendly, informative, and helpful. I cannot believe that I had absolutely no pain with this root canal (okay ... except for the novocaine shots) ... Tylenol took care of the very minimal discomfort later in the day, but by the next day I was completely ache-free. The entire experience was well beyond what I expected ... I highly recommend Dr. Scott at WME. His assistant was beyond helpful, comforting, and informative. She absolutely made a difference to lessen my angst prior to the procedure. She was fabulous. Thank you to you both ... I am elated that I chose WME, and I am delighted that my experience included you both. Enjoy !
Dr. Shapiro: Thank you again for making my root canal experience a relatively pleasant one. I was particularly impressed with the painless way you made the four injections. Coming out of the dentist office feeling better than when I went in was all due to the way you handled my experience.
From the phone call to get in, to the way out after my appointment top notch! I had some pain in my tooth, I'd already been told it was going to need a root canal in the future so when it started to hurt slightly I wasn't surprised. My Dr wrote me a referral and I called and scheduled a consult. Got me in within a few weeks. Consultation went good and they said to call if my tooth started to get worse. So this morning while drinking my morning tea I felt it. That lingering sensation a dull ache that didn't go away like it had been. I called at about 8:20 and waited on hold a bit, I expected it I knew they were busy. They were able to see me the same day since I called first thing! I went in was super nervous at first but once I was numb I started to immediately feel better. The assistant and Dr Scott worked so well together it was amazing. The whole procedure took about an hour. I could just tell Dr Scott took pride in his work and truly takes care of his patients. I can't thank this team enough.
This entire office is phenomenal. All the staff that I engaged with from start to finish were pleasant and so helpful, and Dr. Shapiro was absolutely amazing, informative, and positive. As someone who works in healthcare and someone very afraid of the dentist, I deeply appreciated being informed every step of the way; and the delicacy and care that I was handled with- really hard to come by these days especially in dental care. I had a root canal, didn’t feel a single thing, barely felt the numbing needle. He just might be a magician 🪄 thank you Dr. S & team!
This entire office is phenomenal. All the staff that I engaged with from start to finish were pleasant and so helpful, and Dr. Shapiro was absolutely amazing, informative, and positive. As someone who works in healthcare and someone very afraid of the dentist, I deeply appreciated being informed every step of the way; and the delicacy and care that I was handled with- really hard to come by these days especially in dental care. I had a root canal, didn’t feel a single thing, barely felt the numbing needle. He just might be a magician thank you Dr. S & team!
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CLASSIFYING CRACKED TEETH
Cracked teeth can be the result of eating ice or hard candies or may be caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) that occurs at night. The degree and positioning of the crack will help our specialists choose the most effective treatment. After a thorough exam, our team will explain your situation and create a treatment plan. The main goal is to either prevent an infection or completely remove any infected areas.
A Vertically Fractured Root
Like with a split tooth, a tooth affected by a vertical root fracture may require endodontic treatment. An extraction may be necessary if the tooth is deemed unsalvageable.
A Split Tooth
When a tooth is split, endodontic surgery may be performed, if possible. In some cases, the tooth may need to be extracted, especially if it cannot be saved.
A Fractured Tooth Cusp
For a fractured cusp, a filling or crown can repair the tooth and prevent the crack from growing. If the crack reaches into the pulp of the tooth, then root canal treatment may be performed.
A cracked tooth can be painful and can cause more extensive problems if not treated properly. It is important to seek professional help as early as possible so your tooth has a higher chance of being saved. A cracked tooth cannot be healed, but there is a chance it can be repaired so that your tooth is still functional and your pain can be relieved.
There are a variety of symptoms that can help our specialists diagnose a cracked tooth. Most often, you will experience pain when putting any pressure on your tooth, especially when eating. There may also be some sensitivity when your tooth is exposed to hot and cold temperatures. If not treated right away, a cracked tooth may cause constant pain and the crack can then turn into an infection inside of the tooth. If our endodontists suspect you have a cracked tooth, they will perform a physical exam and order dental x-rays to confirm the diagnosis. This will also help to determine your best treatment option.