It may seem that you have been living with a cracked tooth
for a while, sensitivity when you bite down, sensitivity for brief moments when
you drink something cold, and so there may be a feeling that there is no reason
to get it fixed, however, there are several problems that can arise from a
cracked tooth that is left untreated. Research shows that most people often do
not believe this is a dental emergency and just put up with the minor pain. Overtime
the nerve can become vulnerable and die. Once this occurs, there can be pressure
due to pus that comes out of the tooth causing severe pain.
If continued to be untreated this can lead to a not being
able to save the tooth. Individuals who lose one tooth are more likely to lose
another tooth shortly after. Tooth loss can lead to problems with consuming
foods you enjoy, gum detrition and a decrease in self-confidence. It can also
lead to blood infection, bone infection and a life-threatening blood clot.
While it does not take a long time to take care of this
problem, ignoring it can require not only time, but a lot more money to get
your smile back to healthy.
For more information on options for a cracked tooth, contact
Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.
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