If a cracked tooth is spotted early enough the tooth can be saved, rather than having to be extracted.
Key takeaways:
– The first sign of a cracked tooth is a very small fissure – sometimes this can only be spotted under a dental microscope
– Cracked teeth can be avoided by avoiding teeth grinding, wearing a mouth-guard for contact sports and not chewing hard items such as ice
– If you think you might have cracked a tooth see your dentist as soon as possible
“Dental advice is often not sought until symptoms manifest.”
Read the full story here: https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/saving-cracked-teeth-begins-with-early-diagnosis/
