Tooth Fracture Treatment
Introduction
A tooth fracture may happen because you grind your teeth, injure a tooth or because you’re getting older. A cracked tooth may cause symptoms like pain and swelling. Your tooth may feel sensitive to changes in temperature. Your dentist has several ways for tooth fracture treatment.
Overview
Tooth fractures occur predominantly in children and young people, accounting for 5% of all traumatic dental injuries. A tooth fracture treatment includes restoring the fractured tooth or root canal treatment in fractured teeth with periapical lesions.
Tooth fractures mostly involve front teeth in the upper jaw because of their position in the oral cavity. The most common causes are sports activities, and traffic accidents.
Depending on the event’s intensity, the tooth may be chipped off, partially or completely dislocated, or even knocked out of the oral cavity. Tooth fractures require prompt treatment for restoring their function and cosmetic.
causes of the tooth fracture
The following are the most common causes of the tooth fracture:
• Teeth grinding:
Chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause cracked teeth due to repetitive stress and friction.
•The weak teeth:
The weak teeth, characterized by long-term wear or erosion of enamel, or lost tooth structure from large fillings, are far more susceptible to cracks.
• Hard foods:
Hard candies, stale bread, ice cubes, and un-popped popcorn kernels are all frequent perpetrators of cracked teeth.
• Age:
With a lifetime of use comes weaker enamel and teeth that are generally more susceptible to injury. This is why older individuals tend to experience cracked teeth more frequently.
What to do after having a tooth fracture?
If you break or chip a tooth, you should rinse your mouth with warm water right away to clean it, according to the American Dental .
You should apply pressure to stop any bleeding, and place a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling. If you can find the piece of broken tooth, wrap it in wet gauze and bring it with you to the dentist.
types of Tooth fracture treatments
Regardless of the cause of a tooth fracture, treatments are available to restore damaged teeth and enhance the smile. The types of this treatments are as follow:
• Dental bonding:
Dental bonding: Dental bonding may be used to restore teeth with minor fractures, small chips, or aesthetic flaws.
• Porcelain veneers:
Porcelain veneers are another treatment option for minor fractures or chips.
• Dental crowns:
Dental fractures too severe for treatment with dental bonding or veneers may benefit from dental crowns.
• Onlays:
Onlays, also called “partial crowns,” are used to cover and repair damaged portions of the teeth.
• Tooth extraction:
In some cases, a fractured tooth may be too damaged to restore with one of the above treatments and will require extraction. After extraction, a tooth may be replaced with treatments such as dental bridges or dental implants.
tooth fracture treatment aftercare
Be sure to practice good dental hygiene. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and visit your dentist every six months for preventive care.
Avoid chewing on hard foods. You should wear a mouth guard if you play contact sports, and use one while you sleep if you grind your teeth.
risks and complications of tooth fracture treatment
The risks and complications of tooth fracture treatment are as follow:
• Bone loss:
A broken tooth can also lead to bone loss around the affected area. As bacteria build up in the fracture line, they will start to eat away at the bone tissue around it, causing it to weaken and deteriorate over time.
• Infection:
If a broken tooth is not treated properly and quickly, it can become infected.
• Damage to surrounding teeth:
Leaving a broken tooth untreated can also damage the surrounding teeth, as the fracture line may grow larger and cause further damage.
• Increased cost:
Ignoring a broken tooth for too long increases the chances that it will need more extensive treatment later on down the road.
Can grinding your teeth cause them to fracture?
Chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause cracked teeth due to repetitive stress and friction.
What are the weak teeth?
The weak teeth, characterized by long-term wear or erosion of enamel, or lost tooth structure from large fillings, are far more susceptible to cracks.
Does age affect tooth fracture?
With a lifetime of use comes weaker enamel and teeth that are generally more susceptible to injury. This is why older individuals tend to experience cracked teeth more frequently.
What to do after having tooth fracture?
If you break or chip a tooth, you should rinse your mouth with warm water right away to clean it, according to the American Dental .
You should apply pressure to stop any bleeding, and place a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling. If you can find the piece of broken tooth, wrap it in wet gauze and bring it with you to the dentist.
How do I take care of my oral health after tooth fracture treatment?
Be sure to practice good dental hygiene. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and visit your dentist every six months for preventive care.
Avoid chewing on hard foods. You should wear a mouth guard if you play contact sports, and use one while you sleep if you grind your teeth.
Results
While a tooth fracture treatment can be don, a cracked tooth will never be 100 percent healed, unlike a broken bone might be. But prompt treatment offers the best chance of saving your tooth and preventing infection and further damage.
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