Sillim Station Dental Clinic - Tooth Cracks Do Not Heal Naturally

Hello. This is the Sillim branch of Yonsei YulLine Dental Clinic, near Sillim Station in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu.

Our teeth are one of the hardest tissues in the human body.

The strength of enamel is even higher than that of bone,

and it is not easily damaged by ordinary pressure.

However, that strength is not absolute.

When repeated external stimulation or excessive force

is applied, tiny cracks can form in the enamel.

These cracks are hardly noticeable at first.

That is because there is no pain and they are difficult to see with the naked eye.

However, the cracked area gradually expands over time,

and eventually affects the dentin and nerve tissue inside the tooth.

As the crack gets deeper, a pathway opens for bacteria to enter,

which increases the likelihood of secondary infection.

In actual clinical practice as well, there are many cases in which a cracked tooth

is left untreated and then progresses to pulpitis.

Once this point is passed, recovery is difficult with simple

prosthetic treatment alone.

Root canal treatment becomes necessary, and in some cases,

if the tooth root is also damaged,

extraction cannot be avoided.

In the end, this leads to a situation where it must be replaced with an implant.

The most realistic way to prevent this process

is regular checkups.

If tiny damage is detected early through regular checkups,

it can be sufficiently preserved with prosthetic methods such as

resin, inlay, and crown.

Especially if you have a habit of grinding your teeth or clenching them,

or if you frequently eat hard foods,

regular dental checkups are essential.

A tooth crack does not heal on its own.

Because natural regeneration is not possible,

damage accumulates and expands over time.

In other words, the longer it is left untreated, the greater the difficulty of treatment and the

higher the cost become.

In conclusion, teeth are hard,

but not permanent.

If trauma, habitual pressure,

and small unconscious actions in daily life accumulate,

they can eventually lead to fracture.

You cannot assume that a tooth is healthy just because it does not hurt.

Regular checkups and early intervention are the only way to keep teeth

for a long time.

This has been the Sillim branch of Yonsei YulLine Dental Clinic near Sillim Station.