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Posted on 1/30/2020 by Carolina Smiles Family Dentistry |
![]() Eating hard foods, chewing on ice, or teeth grinding are the main causes of hairline cracks in many cases. Some people may not know they have a hairline crack, but there are ways to tell if you have one. Things to Look Out forOne of the best ways to determine if you have a hairline crack is by the type of pain you feel in your mouth. Teeth that have hairline cracks present a unique pain compared to other dental complications. When you have a hairline crack, you will usually feel a sharp, stabbing pain when you bite down. This pain can range from mild to almost unbearable depending on how bad the crack is.Another way to tell if you have a hairline crack is to examine your teeth. Hairline cracks may be hard to spot. However, you can spot them if you know what to look for. We recommend getting a flashlight to help you look at your teeth. Next, stand in front of a mirror and shine the flashlight towards your mouth. Hairline cracks will be more visible with the help of a light. If you have a hairline crack, you may see small cracks on the tooth that is bothering you. It may not be possible to see the tooth with the hairline crack with just a flashlight. Fortunately, we're here to help you. If you want to determine for sure if you have a hairline crack, call us and set up an appointment. We'll be able to see if you have a damaged tooth and offer you solutions to fixing it. Hairline cracks can turn into larger problems if you wait, so please come in as soon as possible. |