Cracked Teeth & Endodontic Resorption Archives - Marina Endodontics https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/category/blog/cracked-teeth-and-resorption/ Marina Endodontics Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:21:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/favicon.jpg Cracked Teeth & Endodontic Resorption Archives - Marina Endodontics https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/category/blog/cracked-teeth-and-resorption/ 32 32 Save Your Fractured Tooth with Expert Care from Your Local Endodontist, Marina Endodontics https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/fractured-tooth-root-repair-long-beach-ca/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:21:34 +0000 https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/?p=1753 Accidents happen!  Sometimes, these accidents can result in a cracked or fractured tooth. If you suspect you or your loved one has a broken tooth, schedule an appointment with Marina Endodontics. Our Endodontist, Dr. Ahmed Sadek, combines years of experience with the latest technologies to diagnose and treat fractured teeth quickly so you can return […]

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]]> Accidents happen!  Sometimes, these accidents can result in a cracked or fractured tooth. If you suspect you or your loved one has a broken tooth, schedule an appointment with Marina Endodontics. Our Endodontist, Dr. Ahmed Sadek, combines years of experience with the latest technologies to diagnose and treat fractured teeth quickly so you can return to smiling without pain. 

How do I know I have a cracked tooth?

Although enamel is the hardest material in the body, it’s susceptible to fractures and cracks. The common causes of tooth fractures include blows in the mouth, teeth grinding, or biting into a hard substance like candy. Sometimes, it can be as simple as sudden temperature changes in the mouth.
Signs of a cracked tooth include:

  • Pain when chewing, especially when releasing a bite
  • Intermittent pain
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold substances
  • Swollen gums

Sometimes, cracks can be too microscopic to be seen by the naked eye. Some can be asymptomatic but can be spotted during regular dental check-ups. It’s natural to ignore a cracked tooth and hope it will disappear. Unfortunately, this will likely cause further oral health complications. An untreated crack continues to progress and can cause tooth infection over time.

How is a fractured tooth treated?

Cracked teeth can be challenging to diagnose and treat because the symptoms are not obvious, and not all cracks are visible to the naked eye. Dr. Sadek combines years of training, experience, and the latest technologies to diagnose and treat cracked teeth. We use 3D technology and microscopes to create a detailed image of the tooth, precisely assessing your fractured tooth.
Treatment for a cracked tooth depends on the type of crack and its severity.

  • Craze lines: These are surface-level cracks and only affect the enamel. They usually don’t need treatment unless you are concerned with the aesthetics of your tooth.
  • Fractured cusp: This type of crack occurs when a piece of the tooth breaks off, usually around the filling. These are repairable with a filling or crown to prevent further damage.
  • Split tooth: This crack travels from the crown to the gum line. Because of its severity, you’ll likely need a root canal to resolve any possible infections before binding the tooth with a dental crown.
  • Vertical root fracture: This fracture begins from the root and extends towards the chewing surfaces. These fractures are difficult to diagnose, and the symptoms may be minimal. Endodontic surgery (root-end resection) may be necessary to resolve the root source of your infection.

There is never a one-size-fits-all treatment for a cracked tooth. However, you can trust our experienced endodontic team for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Don’t Let a Cracked Tooth Worsen – Get Expert Treatment Today!

If left untreated, a cracked tooth can lead to pain, sensitivity, and further damage. Our expert dental team offers advanced, minimally invasive solutions to restore your tooth’s strength and function. 

Call (562) 600-4305 today and schedule an appointment with Marina Endodontics. Let’s protect your tooth before the damage spreads! Our endodontic office serves several locations, including Long Beach, Seal Beach, Belmont Heights, Bellflower, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Costa Mesa, Whittier, Bixby Knolls, Cerritos, Downey, Orange, Los Angeles, Westwood, and beyond.


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]]> Cracked or Broken Tooth? Call Marina Endodontics for Treatment https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/cracked-tooth-treatment-long-beach-ca/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:29:22 +0000 https://marinaendodontics.pulsechat.com/?p=1709 When you suspect a cracked tooth, have it checked as soon as possible. If left untreated, the crack deepens and could cause tooth loss. Marina Endodontics understands the intricacies of cracked teeth and their implications if left unaddressed. Dr. Ahmed Sadek’s advanced endodontic services in Long Beach, California, can be the difference between saving and […]

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]]> When you suspect a cracked tooth, have it checked as soon as possible. If left untreated, the crack deepens and could cause tooth loss. Marina Endodontics understands the intricacies of cracked teeth and their implications if left unaddressed. Dr. Ahmed Sadek’s advanced endodontic services in Long Beach, California, can be the difference between saving and losing your tooth.

How do you know you have a cracked tooth?

Cracked teeth present unique challenges in dental care. Common causes include repeated dental work, dental trauma, and biting on hard substances. Sometimes, the causes are subtle. Uneven chewing pressure or temperature changes can cause cracked teeth. 

When you have a cracked tooth, you may experience sudden, sharp pain when you bite or chew. This pain may disappear quickly but tends to recur when chewing resumes, a sign your tooth is caving in under pressure. Also, a cracked tooth exposes the inner structures so that you may experience increased sensitivity to hot or cold beverages and foods.

Sometimes, you might see a visible crack on the tooth’s surface. However, many cracks are not easily visible, especially if they are small or hidden below the gum line. When you suspect a cracked tooth, schedule an appointment with an endodontist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

How do we diagnose cracked teeth?

Because its symptoms frequently resemble those of other dental problems, diagnosing a cracked tooth can be challenging. However, Dr. Sadek’s extensive training and experience enable him to detect even the smallest or most hidden cracks. After a review of your symptoms and visual inspection, Dr. Sadek uses advanced diagnostic tools like digital X-rays, dental microscopes, and 3D imaging to identify the crack’s location and severity.

What are the different types of cracked teeth?

Not all cracks are the same, and identifying the type of crack is vital for treatment. Here are different types of cracks:

  • Craze lines: These are only cosmetic and superficial. Since they don’t affect the condition of your tooth, they don’t require treatment.
  • Fractured cusp: It happens when a fragment of the tooth’s chewing surface breaks off, usually near a filling. Since the enamel is damaged, all that is required to repair your teeth is bonding or a crown.
  • Cracked tooth: This crack runs from the chewing surface to the root but doesn’t completely split the tooth into parts.
  • Split tooth: This is a severe type of tooth damage in which the fracture extends deeply enough to divide the tooth into separate sections. It typically occurs due to a long-standing, untreated crack.
  • Vertical root crack: The fracture starts at the root and progresses upward, often causing minimal symptoms until it leads to infection in the surrounding bone and gums.

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How is a cracked tooth treated?

Beyond pain, a cracked tooth can cause infection, putting your tooth at risk of extraction. When the damage is deep enough and extends into the pulp, we recommend a root canal to prevent further damage. During a root canal, the doctor removes the infected/damaged tissues and restores your tooth with a filling.

Do you suspect a cracked tooth?

Extraction isn’t always the best solution for a cracked tooth. Call (562) 600-4305 to save your cracked tooth with endodontic services from Marina Endodontics.

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