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I have four cracked teeth in the front of my lower jaw. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor,I have four cracked teeth and one that might be starting to crack. I looked it up, and it seems like they are craze lines or oblique supragingival cracks because I do not have any symptoms. Most of the cracks are not very noticeable and are only on the part of the tooth that is closer to w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will be answering your questions shortly. I will check the images and let you know more about it. Please feel free to revert in case of further queries. Thank you. Read Full »
I have pain due to an abscess in a cracked tooth. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cracked tooth that developed an abscess under it. It took two weeks to wait for the endodontist appointment, so I started taking an antibiotic when the abscess started to grow. Finally had my appointment today and the endodontist is keeping me on the antibiotic for one more wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibiotics for the abscess is always not the first choice to do actually. Moreover, you had mentioned that it is a cracked tooth. I wonder how deep is the crack so that it fits the criteria for root canal treatment. With all these kept in mind, I guess your endodontist... Read Full »
I have broken incisors. How can it be managed further?
Query: Hi doctor, I broke my front incisor in a car accident six years ago. The nerve was exposed. I never had insurance, so I did not get any treatment. What procedures can be done, and what is the cheapest? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your front tooth would have been almost dead by now because of the sudden impact on the tooth itself six years ago. There are also high chances for the tooth to be discolored. I advise you to take an X-ray for that particular tooth. If any infection is present, you shou... Read Full »
I had a fall and hit my tooth, and noticed two horizontal crack lines. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a fall and hit my tooth hard. Later I evaluated my teeth and noticed that two of them had horizontal crack lines. How can I fix them? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. There is the option to get tooth-colored composite material to apply over the area after grinding down the cracked lines. If the cracks are not visible easily then it is better to leave it like it. No need for cro... Read Full »
How is a cracked molar treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a cracked molar tooth. My dentist drilled it down and put on a temporary. We waited for a week and the temporary hurt. He decided that I need crown lengthening, which I had done. I went back to the dentist after it healed for three weeks and had an impression for a crown. He had to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. A cracked tooth can be root canal treated depending on the direction of the crack within the tooth especially if it involves the vital part of the tooth called the pulp. The pulp is the vital part. When it is ... Read Full »
I have a tooth crack visible in direct light. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a line going down my tooth that can only be seen under direct light. It looks a bit like a crack. I cannot feel it when I run my finger or tongue over it. Should I be worried? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The line you have mentioned can be a fracture line that is sometimes very superficial. I would like to know about any pain or sensitivity associated with the tooth. If it is a deep fracture, it is generally painful and sensitive. On the other hand, if it is a fract... Read Full »
I have sensitivity to hot and cold foods a year after getting a tooth filled. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a broken tooth fixed and a cavity treated in another tooth. Due to the fillings, both teeth were sensitive to hot and cold meals. After a year now the teeth are no longer sensitive to hot or cold food or beverages, except for the treated broken tooth, which has been giving me pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As your medical history indicates, the sensitivity is no longer present, which means the tooth with the filling has grown a layer of secondary dentin and is no longer painful. The second cracked tooth can have infec... Read Full »
Why do I have a feeling that the dental crown is higher every time I go to bed or when I wake up?
Query: Hello doctor, The bottom last molar has been in a lot of pain. First, the crown fell off, and the top tooth moved down, so I had to have it adjusted. Then the tooth started hurting very badly, so I had to get a root canal treatment. After the root canal treatment, the constant pain is gone, but it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please be calm. See, in case of fracture, there is pain only on biting. In over-contoured restoration, there is pain during chewing. If you are experiencing these problems, do update me. Otherwise, there is no problem. With time, the restoration will get set. Read Full »
What could cause undetectable throbbing pain in tooth or gums with sleep disturbance?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I am suffering from a tooth or gum infection. My left upper jaw started to hurt last month. It felt like it was one of the teeth at the end of the left upper jaw. I checked for cavities but nothing was visible. The pain stopped after a few days but I have been suffering from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you have provided, it looks like you might be suffering from a dental infection due to severe dental decay causing inflammation of the dental pulp. Since the decay is not visible directly, it might be between two teeth or perhaps your upper... Read Full »
I have a painful cracked front crown. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I underwent root canal treatment a few years back. Now, I have a hairline crack in my front crown. I have severe pain while taking warm drinks and warm food. It started a week ago, and it is gradually becoming worse. An x-ray was taken, but it did not show any abnormalities. How to cure th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com The hairline crack can be due to a vertical fracture of the tooth. You are having pain because the fracture may involve the adjacent bone. Vertical fractures are difficult to rule out in an x-ray. I hope this helps you. Read Full »