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Cracked Teeth

What are cracked teeth?

Cracks through the enamel and dentine of the tooth can happen, and you’ll usually notice the following symptoms:

  • Pain from hot and cold foods
  • Pain on biting or upon release of biting pressure
  • Loss of tooth substance following actual fracture

Why do cracks form?

Although dental enamel is the strongest material the body makes, it also has a brittle glass-like structure. This makes it vulnerable to cracking or fracturing under certain circumstances.

 

Do Cracked Teeth Need Treatment?

Yes. Cracks tend to spread over time. If left unchecked, cracks in the enamel could lead to cracks in the underlying dentine layer; this causes pain because dentine is sensitive.


How are cracked teeth treated?

Treatment needed depends very much on how soon the crack(s) are diagnosed. Early diagnosis before any symptoms have started offers the best chance of successful treatment. Diagnosis after the symptoms of pain have started may mean root fillings or even surgery.

Do I have cracked teeth?

Cracks in teeth are common. In the early stages, cracks in teeth are painless and sometimes hard for you to spot. That’s why we use magnifying glasses are during your examination. Your dentist can tell you if you have any cracks in your teeth and what is the most appropriate treatment for you.

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  • I was recommended to El Nashar dentist as a great dental practice. Since joining their care and customer service has been exceptional. I am currently undergoing a full restoration with Joanne Sutcliffe who is so thorough and friendly with the best advice always taking into consideration the work involved and providing the best possible outcome. She is a perfectionist and has spent a considerable amount of time in providing me with a healthy smile. I love how Mary ( her dental nurse) always has a reassuring hand on my shoulder when having any treatment. All the girls on the reception are super friendly and so helpful. Katherine and Tiffany have been a huge help in keeping me updated throughout. Best decision I made to sign up to this dental practice.

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  • Would highly recommend El Nashar Dental Practice to anyone. Myself and my husband have used them for years (10+) and my mum also uses them. The service is always polite, efficient and friendly. The team are lovely, the plan is a fair price and they offer a good variety of appointments. My partner wouldn't go anywhere else, Fran is a wonderful person and a fab hygienist and we see Lauren as our dentist who is also lovely. Couldn't recommend enough, you feel like you've joined a small family. :)

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  • An emergency extraction extremely well cared for today, and most sympathetically dealt with by Dentist Victoria and her kind nurse, I’d never met either ladies before and I immediately felt at ease . It was an extraction I was dreading, but I couldn’t have asked for better treatment. Special thanks to you Victoria for your support, empathy, professionalism and kindness. The whole process was a breeze. Also to never forget the consistent politeness and friendliness of the reception staff . Many thanks . ☺️

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