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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 crowns at... Read Full »
Is it necessary to remove a tooth that is cracked inside the crown?
Query: Hello doctor, When a tooth is cracked inside a crown, is it necessary to remove it? The root canal is from 30 years ago. I got hit two weeks ago which caused trauma to the tooth and I have swollen gums but no bleeding. I took Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen for ten days with a Chloralhexidine Gluconate w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In case of a fractured tooth, it is always adviseable to get it extracted especially in cases of a tooth with a crown. I would like to know whether you are having pain now and when did you come to know about the fracture? Read Full »
What could this line going down my tooth be?
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, While trying to disassemble a monitor, I accidentally hit myself in the face with the base of the monitor. Later, I noticed that my lateral incisor had a crack and the very top of the tooth had chipped off. Based on the research it seems like it is just a craze line. About half of th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and with your history, it seems that it is an impact trauma with incisal fracture. To confirm that the fracture has not extended to the root of the tooth we must do an x-ray (IOPA - intraoral periapi... Read Full »
Does a mild crack in the premolar above the gum line require root canal treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My first premolar at the bottom row on the right side has a little indent or crack right above the gum line. Is this cause for concern? I just noticed it, and it does not hurt. I am just worried about the state and strength of my tooth. I currently take Steroids for allergies like Apo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am very sorry for the inconvenience caused. As a Specialist, I am here to help you. It is a Cervical Abrasion and not precisely a crack. Kindly let me know whether ... Read Full »
What causes black cracks in teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, While looking at my teeth the other day, I noticed what looked like cracks in my molar teeth (2nd from the back) on either side. Recently, I went to the dentist for a cleaning and also was complaining about sensitive teeth to both hot and cold. On both these teeth, I have a bit of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all thank God that you met a good endodontist who diagnosed the right problem. Secondly, through all your case history it is evident that you are having a chronic habit of clenching your jaws that is called 'bruxism' in medical terms. What happens in it is, due t... 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 in... Read Full »
The tooth is sharp and cracked. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,The tooth is sharp and cracked. It is leaving a space in the mouth. What is the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? I saw the image, but it is not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But, based on how much ever I could appreciate, it seems you have deep caries in your first molar and to some extent nearby second premolar too. The crack or sharp... Read Full »