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It Is Dangerous To Live With a Cracked Tooth?

Posted on 2/15/2024 by Weo Admin

Trauma and Nerve Damage of injured tooth

A cracked tooth poses a significant threat to your oral well-being. Various factors contribute to cracked teeth, making them common. For instance, it could be biting down on hard objects or being involved in an accident. Regardless of the cause, addressing a cracked tooth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health. It is dangerous to live with a cracked tooth due to several reasons.

Increases the Risk of Infections

The likelihood of developing oral infections increases with a cracked tooth, primarily due to the compromised tooth enamel. The enamel serves as the resilient outer layer that shields your teeth from bacterial infiltration. With a cracked tooth, this protective layer is compromised, enabling bacteria to easily penetrate the tooth pulp and trigger infections. Consequently, oral conditions such as tooth decay and dental cavities may develop and cause more challenges.

When these conditions are not treated on time, they could lead to tooth loss. Therefore, seeking treatment immediately after your tooth is cracked is vital. It is also necessary to avoid activities that increase the risk of cracked teeth, such as eating foods that might be too hard to chew. Biting on hard surfaces significantly increases the risk of a dislodged or broken tooth. Therefore, you need to take measures to ensure it does not happen.

Tooth Sensitivity

You are more likely to have tooth sensitivity when your tooth is cracked. The discomfort is due to the exposure of the underlying dentin and nerves. The enamel, an outer layer protecting the dentin and nerves, is damaged when your tooth cracks. As a result, you will experience tooth sensitivity when you drink cold beverages. You will also notice tooth pain when you eat hot foods.

Therefore, you need to seek attention for your tooth right away. There are several ways our professionals can fix a cracked tooth. For instance, we can use dental fillings to level up a tooth surface. We can also use dental bonding to fix it. Get in touch with our experts for more information on the dangers of a cracked tooth.

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