What to do if there is a crack on the front teeth

Cracks on the front teeth are a type of hidden tooth fracture, which is usually related to trauma to the teeth. Front teeth play an important role in chewing. When cracks appear, they need to be solved in time, otherwise the cracks may become larger and deeper. The solution to cracks on the front teeth depends on the severity, and it is important to solve them as soon as possible. So, what should you do if you have cracks on your front teeth?

How do cracked teeth occur?

1. The larger the incline of the tooth tip, the greater the horizontal force generated, and the greater the chance of hidden cracks.

2. The weak links in the tooth structure are susceptible factors for the occurrence of cracked teeth. These weak links not only have low crack resistance, but are also the areas where stress is concentrated when the teeth are subjected to normal occlusal forces.

3. Traumatic occlusal force. When pathological wear causes high and steep tooth cusps, the inclination of the tooth cusps also increases significantly. Under the action of occlusal force, the crack gradually deepens towards the pulp, so traumatic occlusal force is the cause of tooth cracks.

What to do if there is a crack on the front teeth

1. Superficial cracks:

For patients without obvious symptoms and with normal pulp vitality, occlusal adjustment treatment can be performed to reduce lateral splitting forces.

Prevent cracks from deepening; you can also prepare a cavity, grind off the cracks as much as possible, and then do preventive filling.

2. Deep cracks:

It is crucial to adjust the cusp bevel extensively during endodontic treatment, completely remove the fracture-causing force on the affected tooth, and promptly restore it with a full crown after treatment.

Because during the treatment of endodontic disease, the occlusal surface is perforated, which greatly reduces the crack's ability to withstand occlusal forces. Although the bite is lowered during treatment, the tooth is very likely to split from the crack due to chewing and other reasons during the treatment.

Therefore, at the beginning of endodontic treatment, a ring can be bonded to protect the crown, and a full crown restoration should be performed in time after the endodontic treatment is completed.

How to prevent cracked teeth?

① Do not bite hard objects. Please ask a helper to eat crabs and pecans.

②Don’t eat hot and cold food alternately

③If there is a problem with the bite, it is easy to cause hidden cracks in the teeth, so it is necessary to see a dentist regularly and have the doctor check them.

④If you already have a cracked tooth, you should pay extra attention, because the teeth on the opposite side of the cracked tooth are also prone to cracking.