• Crack Tooth

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  Oct 8

  

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  There are a number of reasons why a tooth may crack. It includes tooth decay, trauma or injury, a weakened tooth structure, grinding of the teeth or a stress fracture. The tooth simply can’t withstand the strong muscles of the jaw and will fracture when an individual bites down on food. Treatment may vary depending on where the tooth has fractured, how close it is to the nerve and the overall condition of the tooth.The first step may be to buff down the tooth if it has a razor-sharp edge. It may be repaired with a restorative material, such as silver alloy, gold, porcelain or plastic, a crown or overlay, or through a process called bonding, which includes applying porcelain or enamel to the fractured tooth. It will be advised by the dentist, the best way to preserve the tooth.

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