A cracked tooth is nothing to take lightly. Dr. Jon Jenson takes a cracked tooth seriously, and he even outlines five specific kinds of cracked teeth. Types of Cracked Teeth Vertical Root Fracture. We’ll start with one of the most extreme (and least common) kinds of cracks. A vertical root fracture is where the tooth…
Cracked Teeth
Types of Cracked Teeth
Categories: Cracked Teeth
If you’ve been to Cascade Endodontics, you know who detail-oriented Dr. Jon Jenson is. It shouldn’t surprise you, then, that we have several names for a “cracked tooth.” We like to be specific. Here we will outline 5 types of cracked teeth:
I Have A Cracked Tooth, Now What?
Categories: Cracked Teeth
Sometimes Provo patients don’t even realize they have a cracked tooth. Cracks can sometimes be invisible and often won’t show up in a dental x-ray.
Nutcracker Or Tooth Cracker Season?
One concern on many endodontists’ minds is the type of candies and foods that are in abundance during this time of year. Sometimes it seems like the season of the “Tooth Cracker.”
The Outcomes Of An Untreated Cracked Tooth
Categories: Cracked Teeth
Have you ever had a chip or small crack in your windshield? Over time if the crack isn’t repaired it will grow and sometimes necessitate getting rid of the windshield and replacing it. This same scenario can happen to our teeth; however, our teeth are much more complicated to replace. It’s easier to repair a…
Ways To Avoid Cracked Teeth in Utah County
Categories: Cracked Teeth
Do you find yourself feeling sharp pain when you bite, or when your teeth are exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures? Do you chew with just one side of your mouth? If you experience intermittent tooth pain, you may have a cracked tooth. Cracked teeth can range in severity from mild to severe. Some…
Achieve A More Youthful Smile
Categories: Cracked Teeth, Endodontics
Wanting to hold on to your youthful look but unsure how? You might consider investing in endodontics to maintain your smile. Unlike a diet or makeover that lasts temporarily, giving your teeth the dental treatment they deserve is a long lasting investment that can improve your appearance and your self-confidence. At the Cascade Endodontics, we…
You Don’t Have To Live With Tooth Pain Anymore!
Categories: Cracked Teeth, Toothache
Many Provo area people are going through their daily routines with a toothache, hoping it will go away. Some may even resign themselves to the idea that tooth pain is something they just have to live with. Dr. Jon Jenson at Cascade Endodontics is pleased to tell you that this is not the case. Your…
Cracked Teeth In Provo? We Can Help
Categories: Cracked Teeth, Endodontics
The size and location of your cracked tooth will help to determine its treatment. Cracked teeth occur more often in molars because of their role in chewing and grinding food. Often small cracks are common and do not pose a problem. However if you are experiencing any pain related to your cracked teeth, its important…
Prevention and Signs of Cracked Teeth
Categories: Cracked Teeth
Preventing Cracked Teeth A root canal infection can have a variety of causes—injury, tooth decay, trauma, or tooth cracks being just a few. Surprisingly, it can sometimes be difficult to detect a tooth crack that may be letting bacteria escape into the heart of your tooth. Understanding how to detect tooth cracks and how to…
