If you are certain that you have just cracked the structure of your tooth, then you need to hop on the phone and call us immediately. You need serious care (don’t worry, we can probably fix the issue with a dental crown) and you need it now. Otherwise, the damage can become worse and you can even find yourself with a tooth that becomes infected.
If you aren’t sure what’s going on with your tooth because you’re pretty sure you see a crack but it also seems like your tooth is in one piece, this is probably the result of a tooth that has cracked enamel. However, you don’t have a truly cracked tooth. What do we call this? It’s a craze line. Unless you want it to look better (we can do this for you with cosmetic dentistry) then you can completely ignore it.
Don’t want any kind of cracks? Do the following:
Remember that by coming in for care, you can learn all about preventing and treating a cracked tooth, so you feel informed, while your smile remains protected. To learn more, schedule an appointment with your dentist by calling Allen & Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, today at (641) 628-1121.
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