Sharp Pain When Chewing: Cracked Tooth Syndrome Is Dangerous Because It Is Hard to See.

Hello~

I’m Director Yoon Tae-ho of Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

There is no particular cavity,

and it is not gum disease...

Yet there are cases where it hurts every time you chew.

In such cases, you should suspect a crack in the tooth,

which can cause a dull, sensitive pain.

It may look fine on the outside,

but it can become a reason the tooth has to be extracted.

Sharp pain when chewing: Cracked Tooth Syndrome Is Dangerous Because It Is Hard to See.

240214 A tooth with a tiny crack

Why does a tooth that looks fine hurt?

One condition to suspect in cases like this is a cracked tooth.

What is cracked tooth syndrome?

A fine crack forms in the tooth,

and it refers to a condition that affects the tissue or nerves inside the tooth.

It does not mean the tooth is broken in half haha

Because it is almost invisible to the naked eye,

it is often difficult to diagnose even at a dental clinic.

(Especially when the crack is in the root of the tooth~)

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Even an x-ray cannot show it.

Not until it is completely broken and separated.

The problem is that if a cracked tooth is left untreated,

it can lead to a larger fracture while eating.

In some cases, extraction followed by implant treatment

may be necessary~

230807 A case where a tooth had a crack in the root and was extracted

If you have these symptoms, suspect it!!

• Pain briefly appears and then disappears when chewing food
• Sensitive to hot or cold stimuli
• Persistent discomfort for no clear reason even though there is no cavity and the gums are fine

The symptom patients most often describe is

“it hurts for a moment when I chew, then it feels fine again.”

As the crack opens between the teeth when chewing,

the pain is triggered~

240622 The tooth cracked around a previously treated area!

There are many causes of tooth cracks.

Koreans like hard and chewy foods,

so many people already have tiny cracks.

If excessive force is applied to a specific tooth,

the crack can worsen.

Cracks can also spread from around areas that were treated with prosthetics~

241016 Root canal treatment for a cracked tooth

Treatment is done to prevent the crack from getting worse.

Crowns

↓

(if the symptoms do not go away) root canal treatment

↓

Extraction followed by implant

Treatment methods for cracked tooth syndrome vary depending on the extent of the crack.

If the crack affects the nerve,

the discomfort continues even after crown treatment,

so root canal treatment is needed,

and if the crack reaches the root, the tooth cannot be saved,

so extraction is necessary.

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It is important to catch it before it cracks!

Cracked tooth syndrome is even more frightening because it is not visible

Avoid hard and chewy foods at all times, absolutely!

They are not good for either the jaw joint or the teeth~

Also, if you feel even a slight sharp pain when chewing

or if something feels strange,

early detection before it is too late!!

Because the patient’s teeth are precious~

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information and promoting the clinic in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. The information provided is for reference only, and we recommend visiting a medical institution to receive guidance from medical professionals for symptom assessment and accurate management methods. All procedures / surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possible complications depending on the individual (such as inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make a decision after sufficient consultation with medical professionals in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who actually completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under identical conditions. |

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