CRACKED TEETH can be a result of the stresses that teeth undergo every day. Biting forces, severe temperature changes, and bacterial invasion are just a few examples. Grinding and bruxism is a very common cause of cracked teeth. The most common cracked teeth are lower molars. Cracks often form around silver fillings which slightly expand after initial placement. Tiny cracks can start forming that are not even visible to the human eye. Once the crack becomes bigger, problems can arise. Symptoms include temperature sensitivity and/or pain on biting (especially during the release action). In many cases the crack can be treated with a full coverage restoration, like a crown. Read More...

TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO THE TEETH often happen during sports or any sort of accident, especially to kids. These can range from a minor chip in the tooth to knocking out the entire thing.  The main thing to know is that time is of the essence. Get to your dentist or endodontist right away to determine the extent of damage and start any necessary treatment. If a tooth is knocked out of place and is not repositioned within the hour, the chance of saving it is drastically reduced. Read More...