Cracked Teeth
Cracked teeth demonstrate many types of symptoms, including pain when chewing, temperature sensitivities, or even the release of biting pressure. It is also common for pain to come and go, making it difficult to diagnose the cause of discomfort.
Chewing can cause movement of the cracked pieces of your tooth, and the pulp within the tooth becomes irritated. At the same time, when biting pressure is released, the crack can close quickly, resulting in sharp pain.
Eventually, the pulp will become damaged and the tooth will consistently hurt, even when you are not chewing. It is possible that cracks can lead to infection of the pulp tissue, which can spread to the bone and gum surrounding the problematic tooth.
Drs. Silberman and Roe can perform an Apicoectomy to relieve pain and save your natural teeth!
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer
Drs. Silberman and Roe can examine your cracked teeth and determine the best treatment to relieve pain.
Types of Cracks
Craze lines
These are tiny cracks that only affect the outer enamel of the tooth. These cracks are more common in adults. These types of cracks are superficial and are usually of no concern.
Fractured Cusp
When a cusp becomes weakened, a fracture may result. The cusp may break off or be removed by a dentist. A fractured cusp rarely damages the pulp, so a root canal is not necessary. Your dentist will usually restore the tooth with a full crown.
Treatable Cracked Tooth
This type of crack extends from the chewing surface of the tooth and vertically migrates towards the root. In some cases, the crack may extend below the gum line. It is possible for the crack to extend further into the root. Damage to the pulp is commonplace.
In this case, root canal treatment is usually necessary. A cracked tooth that is not treated will worsen, resulting in the loss of the tooth. Therefore, early detection is essential.
Split Tooth
A split tooth is usually the result of an untreated cracked tooth. It can be identified by a crack with distinct segments. This type of tooth can never be saved intact. Yet, the position and extent of the problem will dictate whether any portion of the tooth can be saved.
Sometimes, endodontic retreatment by the doctors and restoration by your dentist can be used to save a portion of the tooth.
Vertical Root Fracture
A vertical root fracture begins at the root and extends towards the chewing surface of the tooth. Unfortunately, they show minimal symptoms and may go unnoticed.
Treatment involves endodontic surgery if a portion of the tooth can be saved by the removal of the fractured root. Otherwise, the tooth will have to be extracted.
Patient Reviews for Cracked Teeth
Rancho Endodontics
Patient Review by Irene T
Wonderful customer service.
- Irene T
Patient Review by Fred A
During my consultation I was given a complete understanding of the situation going inside my mouth and under my gum line. All of the doctors and staff are 100% professionals and I recommend them all friends and family.
- Fred A
Patient Review by Jeff M
Very friendly, beautiful office, the staff were friendly, the doctor was superb.
- Jeff M
Patient Review by Karen B
Great experience. Everyone welcomes you and makes you comfortable. Love the music .
- Karen B
Patient Review by Ann G
This office was very professional and courteous. Dr. Silberman was outstanding! I highly recommend him!! Very thorough and beyond nice!!! Thank you for your services!!!
- Ann G
Patient Review by Daryl B
Really great place. Best I've ever been to
- Daryl B
Patient Review by Lisa W
I love Dr Roe! She explains everything and is super sweet
- Lisa W
Patient Review by Susan D
Dr. Silberman explained exactly what was wrong with my tooth and what my options were. He took his time answering all of my questions. This appointment was an evaluation of what needs to be done. My next appointment will be the actual root canal and I am not worried about it at all. My regular dentist highly recommended Rancho Endodontics and now I see why.
- Susan D
Patient Review by Merrill H
Excellent doctor and staff
- Merrill H
Patient Review by Yvonne A
Kind and knowledgeable was Dr.Silberman as he explained my options. Very nice staff.
- Yvonne A
Patient Review by Janet W
I felt a very HIGH level of compassion and was given great care while in a great deal of pain Was referred to Dr. Nielsen next door since tooth required extraction and the Rancho Endodontics staff assisted with transitioning me to the referral office. I can see why my dentist, Dr. Cheryl Johnston, holds this practice in high esteem!
- Janet W
Patient Review by Guy L
You won’t find a more knowledgeable practice to save your teeth, top notch.
- Guy L
Patient Review by audrey W
Dr Silberman I feel was very kind and honest with me about my tooth prognosis. The crack i had made my tooth dead, pain i had been having along jaw was abscess that antibiotics had been keeping at bay and really not appropriate for long term salvage with a root canal and crown. I was in severe pain because this problem had been going on for nearly 3 months and had been misdiagnosed because crack very small tooth did not show decay . Dr Silberman referred me to oral surgeon same day I saw him . He made multiple calls to find me a surgeon who would not use general anesthesia because that was what I wanted and actually referred me to the best DR Allen Pulsipher who is both oral surgeon and medical doctor. My tooth was extracted same day and I will have implant in 4 months. Thank you for your honesty and diligence in making sure a new patient to your office received appropriate care.
- audrey W
Patient Review by Melinda H
As always, extremely kind and caring and going beyond what was required
- Melinda H
Patient Review by Regina E
I could not have been more satisfied with my visit. Everything from the facility to the staff and ultimately the doctors, has been an excellent experience. Look no further than Rancho Endodontics!
- Regina E
Patient Review by Danielle P
The staff and dentist were all so friendly and professional. This was my first appt for a consultation. I need to return for a root canal. I’m always anxious about dental procedures, but feel comfortable to put my mouth in their hands.
- Danielle P
Patient Review by Kathy E
Dr Petersen was thorough, patient and explained concerns and possible treatments/outcomes.
- Kathy E
Patient Review by Christeta W
Great staff.
- Christeta W
Patient Review by Spike M
Came in to get 2nd opinion on a cracked tooth and poss root canal. Very easy to talk to and felt very comfortable they were giving me my very best options available.
- Spike M
Patient Review by Pamela H
Very pleased with my service from start to finish!!! An amazing team!!!
- Pamela H