Cracked Tooth Syndrome - Causes and treatment

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CAUSES, EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT
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By Smiles on Hickman
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Overview

• Cracked tooth syndrome may be defined as a tooth
  fracture plane of unknown depth, which originate
  from the crown, passes through
• the tooth structure involving the dentine and
  occasionally extends into the pulp and extends
  subgingivally, and may progress to connect with
  the pulp space and/or periodontal ligament.
• It includes three phases craze lines, cracks,
  and fractures. Craze lines are tiny and harmless
  cracks that occur in the outer enamel of the
  tooth. Cracks occur when craze lines penetrate
  the body of the tooth (dentin). A fracture
  occurs when cracks expand deep into the root of
  the tooth.

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Causes of Cracked Tooth

1. Large tooth fillings
2. Too much pressure on tooth
3. Biting down too hard
4. Teeth that have ubdergone with root canal
   treatment
5. Grinidng of teeth
6. Injury in mouth
7. temperature change

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How Dentist Disgnose Craked Tooth
Our dentist in Des Moines recommends regular
visit for dental checkup. As cracked tooth are
not dignosed easily people do not develop any
symptoms during the initial stage. Cracked tooth
can be repaired if it is detected early.

• Methods to Diagnose a Cracked Tooth
• We will use dental explorer to catch any cracked
  or rough edges on the surface of the tooth
• Use a magnifying glass to identify small cracks.
• Use dental dyes to make the cracks more visible
• 4. X-rays to determine the condition of your
  teeth pulp which can leads to teeth cracks

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Treatment Options for Cracked Tooth Syndrome

• Our dentists in Des Moines can repair a cracked
  tooth through various treatment options,
  including placing a crown, bonding or performing
  a root canal. Also, they may suggest you to wear
  an occlusal guard to protect your teeth from
  grinding or clenching. The type of treatment
  varies from person to person depending on the
  location and the severity of the tooth crack.

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