Important Things to Know About Cracked Tooth Syndrome

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Most people experience different types of dental
issues that are very irritating to deal with.
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One such common dental issue is cracked tooth
syndrome.
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Most often you might experience pain or an ache
when drinking or eating hot or cold beverages.
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Here are the important things to know about
cracked tooth syndrome.
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CAUSES OF CRACKED TOOTH SYNDROME
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Cracked tooth syndrome can be caused by an injury
or biting down on an unexpected piece of hard
tooth.
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Moreover, a cracked tooth can also be caused due
to age.
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Standard wear and tear can also lead to cracks in
teeth from grinding.
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Is your tooth pain related to a crack?
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Tooth pain that you experience may come and go
depending on what causes it.
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You are going to experience the following
symptoms-
Pain while chewing or rebound pain when you
release the pressure from biting down.
Sensitivity while eating or drinking hot and cold
foods.
Unpredictable pain that comes when you are
aggravating the cracked tooth.
Gum swelling around the cracked tooth.
Consistently experiencing pain in the tooth
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Your jaw will also hurt as some cracks affect the
root of the tooth in the jaw.
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Types of cracked tooth
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There are various types of cracks in teeth that
everyone must know about.
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CRAZE LINES
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These cracks are very small in nature and appear
on the outer enamel of your teeth.
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This type of crack is very common in adult teeth
and pain is not experienced.
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Fractured cusp
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This type of crack is commonly seen around a
dental filling and causes minor pain.
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OBLIQUE SUBGINGIVAL CRACK
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These are serious cracks that extend below the
gum line and the teeth can be painful.
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Treatment that is commonly prescribed for this
type of crack is root canal and crown.
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If you are feeling any kind of discomfort in your
teeth, then contact your dentist immediately.
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