It’s not easy to see inside your own mouth. Chances are you’ve looked in a mirror and tried to see what was going on inside of your mouth before, but oftentimes the lightning and angles just aren’t good enough for a clear picture. So you ask a friend or family member to “take a look.” The problem is that they aren’t professional dentists so they might not be sure what they’re looking at! So, with that in mind, it’s time to talk about cracked teeth.
Hairline Cracks
Did you know you could have a “hairline crack” in your tooth and not even realize or see it? It might not be until you’re at the dentist’s office and X-rays are taken that a hairline crack is discovered.
Why Do Teeth Crack?
So why do teeth crack? Usually teeth crack because you chewed on something hard like a piece of candy or a cube of ice. Teeth cracks can also occur when you grind your teeth (which you might do unknowingly at night while asleep) or clench your jaw often. And there are accidents that can cause a tooth to crack– perhaps you fell down and hit a tooth on a piece of furniture or someone punched you in the mouth…
If cracks are hard to see or find, how might you know you have a cracked tooth? Usually you feel pain in a certain tooth that’s also sensitive to hot or cold temperatures, especially when biting into food.
If you suspect you might have a cracked tooth, then make an appointment with your dentist. In Batavia, NY, call Genesee Dental to make an appointment: 585-343-1113. Genesee Dental is located at 37 Batavia City Centre and offers personal, professional, comfortable care. Dentists Patrick Krough, David Calos and Lindsey Keck are available to meet your dental needs and provide relief when you’re in pain!