Cracked Tooth Repair in Los Angeles, CA

Sometimes, you can see a cracked tooth. Other times, you can feel it. Sometimes, it can be challenging to see a cracked molar, because it’s in the back of the mouth. But, a flashlight and mirror or an extra set of eyes can help you identify a cracked molar. Still, if you cannot see a crack, cracked tooth pain can feel excruciating and mild. It all depends on how the tooth is cracked.

Teeth can fracture in many ways, including:

• A cracked tooth is signified by a crack that vertically extends from the chewing surface.
• A fractured cusp happens when a portion of the tooth’s chewing surface breaks off.
• A split tooth has a crack that separates the teeth into multiple segments.
• Vertical root fractures are sneaky. They start at the tooth root and extend towards the chewing surface. Many people don’t realize they are there until the surrounding bone and gums are infected.
• Craze lines are tiny, shallow cracks that affect the outer enamel. Sometimes they are known as a “hairline crack in tooth,” because they are incredibly thin and hair-like.