What factors might cause teeth to crack?

 There are several methods to shatter a tooth: 

• Grinding your teeth 
•  Biting into hard objects 
• Injury or accident 
• Tooth deterioration due to gum disease 
• Teeth with big fillings 
• Clenching your jaw  
• Extreme hot and cold temperature variations in the mouth

What will happen to my fractured tooth? 

The severity and location of the break determine how your damaged tooth can be repaired. Among the several therapies are: 

• Shining To remove a slight enamel break, your teeth may simply be polished. 
• Decorative veneers Veneers are hard coverings that are bonded to the surface of your tooth to protect it. 
• Collaboration Bonding entails filling the fracture with a strong resin. This may only be appropriate for front teeth because molars are subjected to much higher stress. 
• Implants for teeth In severe circumstances, your fractured tooth may need to be extracted and replaced with a dental implant.
• Headdresses Crowns can be utilized to repair deeper breaks that do not reach the soft center of the tooth. 
• Root Canal Treatment If the break extends all the way to the center of your tooth, you may require root canal treatment.

How can I keep my teeth from cracking? 

• Avoid biting onto hard items (not only food, but also pens and fingernails that you may unintentionally chew on) 
• Only use your teeth for eating, don't try to open anything with your teeth (if you see a child or someone you know open a bottle with their mouth, please advise them NOT to!) 
• When participating in sports, consider using a custom-made mouth guard. (If you do not have one of these, we can assist you!) 
• If you believe you may grind or clench your teeth at sleep, please consult with us about a nightguard. What should I do if my tooth is cracked?
• Untreated broken teeth can cause excruciating pain, sensitivity, and infection. Worst case scenario, it may result in tooth loss.