Cracked Tooth Treatment Paramus
We Can Help When Teeth Are Damaged
Teeth are very durable, but they might become cracked if you get hit in the face or if you use them to crunch ice or other hard foods. As soon as you realize that you have cracked a tooth, you should give our office a call. The experts at Endodontic Group of Paramus can figure out how severe the damage is and determine whether steps need to be taken in order to avoid a tooth extraction and protect your overall oral health with cracked tooth treatment in Paramus.
Why Choose Endodontic Group of Paramus for Cracked Tooth Treatment?
- Same-Day Appointments in Urgent Situations
- Endodontists You Can Trust
- Modern Practice Utilizing the Latest Technology
Symptoms of a Cracked Tooth
Sometimes it’s fairly obvious when a tooth is cracked; you can simply observe the damage for yourself. However, some cracks are in less visible areas, but you may still notice signs that they’re there, such as:
- Pain that occurs in one particular tooth, especially when you use it to bite down on anything.
- Increased sensitivity to hot and cold foods.
- Gum tissue that is noticeably swollen around a specific tooth.
Any possible symptoms of a cracked tooth should be taken seriously. The damage won’t repair itself over time and will likely only grow worse. It is best to call our practice right away when you suspect that your enamel is cracked so that the problem can be dealt with by a professional.
Why Does My Cracked Tooth Hurt So Much?
The enamel covering your tooth usually protects the dental pulp from harm. But if the tooth has become cracked, the pieces of the enamel near your pulp could end up causing discomfort when they move. There’s also the fact that cracks in enamel can provide an opening for bacteria, which can attack your pulp and infect it. Needless to say, an infected tooth is typically associated with quite a bit of discomfort. Luckily, with the right treatment, our team can help you find relief from the pain associated with your cracked tooth.
The Treatment Process for Cracked Teeth
Since tooth cracks are sometimes more serious than they initially appear, we will need to perform a thorough examination to get a full grasp of how much damage has been done. If we discover that the crack reaches all the way to the pulp, a root canal treatment may be needed in order to protect your oral health in the long term. It should be noted that if we determine that the tooth is beyond salvaging, an extraction will likely be required. However, our team will take every possible step to treat the problem and will always strive to save the tooth whenever possible.