Dental Blog

Dr. Starr is offering this educational blog as a resource to our patients. Our hope is hope that our blog will cover subjects that you may be interested in.

Want us to cover a topic? Contact us today!

Latest Posts:

Ignoring a Crack in Your Teeth Can Have Several Different Consequences

Posted on 12/21/2020 by Neil Starr DDS PC

Getting a crack in your tooth should not be something you should take lightly. After time, it can lead to dental problems that can be time-consuming to treat. Therefore, it is better to contact us immediately if you crack or fracture a tooth. Why Ignoring a Crack in Your Tooth Is Not Good If you bite down on a piece of hard candy and crack your tooth, you may notice at first, that the tooth hurts but choose to ignore it. Later, when you sip some hot coffee, you may notice some sensitivity. Again, you may feel that you can deal with it. However, a crack can trigger one of various problems - none of which will be too pleasant. For example, a crack can ultimately lead to ongoing sensitivity, dental decay, or an abscess. Moreover, after time, you may find it too painful to chew or eat. How Is a Crack Treated? A tooth that has been cracked, can vary in severity. While some cracks are shallow or smaller, other cracks may be deeper and require more care. To assess a crack, we visually examine the tooth as well as measure the gum around the tooth. We will also check the nerve and find out if the patient experiences pain while biting. In some instances, a crack results in a broken tooth. Therefore, to repair the fracture, we need to consider if the crack can be fixed with a filling, crown, or root canal therapy. In some cases, the tooth cannot be saved, and we may have to restore the smile using an implant and restoration. If you have cracked your tooth, do not wait to call our office. Contact us immediately. Taking care of the problem immediately will prevent further issues with tooth sensitivity, decay, or an infection. Do not procrastinate when you crack a tooth. Give us a call right away....
Read more...

All Posts:

Ignoring a Crack in Your Teeth Can Have Several Different Consequences
12/21/2020
What Tea Does to Boost Our Oral Health
12/7/2020
Why Could Your Jaw be Swollen if You Have Not Been Through Trauma?
11/23/2020
How Fast Food Affects Your Teeth
11/16/2020
Chewing on Ice Cubes is Dangerous for Your Teeth
11/9/2020
Can You Tell if You Miss Areas When You Brush?
11/9/2020
Types of Toothbrushes to Avoid
10/26/2020
Can Chewing Gum Relieve My TMJ Pain
10/19/2020
Cracked Teeth Need Treatment Here is Why
10/12/2020
Cracked Teeth Can Look Better With Veneers
10/5/2020
Does Alcohol in Some Types of Mouthwash Make Gum Disease Treatment Easier?
6/22/2020
Can You Have Caffeine Without Dental Stains?
6/8/2020
Ask Questions When You Are Not Sure About a Procedure We Are Doing
5/29/2020
Common Stress Related Dental Problems You Might Not Know About
5/15/2020
Smoking Could Lead to More Cavities
4/20/2020
Should You Whiten Teeth That May Have Cavities?
4/10/2020
What Is Dental Attrition?
3/20/2020
What is a Root Resection and When Would Someone Need One?
3/10/2020
Why Did it Hurt When You Just Bit Down?
2/20/2020
What We Do When Examining a Dental Chip
2/10/2020
Foods To Snack On To Keep Breath Fresh Throughout The Day
1/20/2020
How Are Pancreatic Cancer And Bad Oral Health Linked?
1/10/2020
What You Need to Know Immediately Following Tooth Whitening
12/20/2019
How Does Fiber Improve Your Oral Health?
12/10/2019
Do All Holes in Your Teeth Require Filling?
11/20/2019
Diet Pills Can Do a Number on Your Teeth
11/10/2019
Easing Anxiety Prior to Getting Your First Filling
10/20/2019
Do Mouthwash Strips Do Anything to Improve Your Oral Health?
10/10/2019
Questions You Should Be Asking at Each Visit to Our Office
9/20/2019
Poor Oral Health Can Increase Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer According to Research
9/10/2019
Should Your Oral Healthcare Routine Change if You Have a Chronic Illness?
8/20/2019
How Too Much Stress Can Damage Your Teeth
8/10/2019
Tongue Piercings Can Leave Your Mouth in a World of Trouble
7/20/2019
Times Where Sanitizing Your Toothbrush Would Help Keep Your Mouth Healthier
7/10/2019
Health Benefits of Consuming Black Tea Regularly
6/20/2019
Have You Timed Yourself to See If You Brush for the Whole 2 Minutes?
6/10/2019
Top 3 Questions and Answers About Root Canals
5/20/2019
How Can You Tell if You Have Bad Breath?
5/10/2019
Cold Sore Myths That Could Lead to Oral Health Problems if You Believe Them
4/20/2019
Clenching Can Lead to Fractured Teeth
4/10/2019