Why do teeth get cracks?
A common problem is that teeth will crack, either due to trauma, grinding, clenching, decay or heavily filled teeth (especially old silver amalgam filled teeth!). “Cracked Tooth Syndrome” relates to a variety of symptoms and signs caused by a crack or many cracks in a tooth. Early diagnosis is needed to improve the chances of saving a cracked tooth. Symptoms include:  Sharp and erratic pain upon chewing or after release of biting pressure  Sensitivity to cold or hot foods/drinks, or sweets  Difficulty in pinpointing which tooth hurts, either upper or lower If you suspect that you may have a cracked tooth, discuss this with your dentist.

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