DO YOU HAVE A CRACKED TOOTH?
Do you think you suffer from cracked tooth syndrome? Endodontic treatment can help to save your tooth. It is important to try to seek treatment for your tooth as soon as possible. Call our office to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists. 949-622-0055
Symptoms of A Cracked Tooth
If your tooth is cracked there are a variety of symptoms including.
- Chewing pain
- Release from biting causes pain
- When exposed to hot and cold
If left untreated it pain will only worsen and infection can occur.
There are many different causes to a cracked tooth and side effects. It could be because you have an amalgam (silver) filling, you could grind at night, trauma, or decay. Whatever the reason a crack can be really serious and will need a root canal procedure or possibly tooth removal.
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| Our Microscope |
Why can a root canal specialist tell if it is a crack in the tooth? With the help of their extra training and use of a Microscope. It is always a great idea to have your tooth checked by an Endodontist through a microscope. Sometimes cracks can be seen on X-rays but it is rare, usually the tooth must be opened under the microscope to see if there is a crack visible. Depending on the severity of the crack will tell our specialist if it is salvageable.
Check out Irvineendodontics.com to learn more and schedule an appointment.
