How to Spot a Cracked Tooth

Posted on 11 June 2019 by Michael Tang

It is important to see a dentist if you suspect that you have cracked one or more teeth. Still, there are a handful of telltale signs which could indicate that a significant amount of damage has occurred. 

Let us quickly list three of the most common symptoms of a cracked tooth.

• You could experience a sudden sensitivity to hot or cold foods.
• The gum near the tooth may appear red and painful.
• A transient pain that tends to ebb and flow.

"The crack may be visible, though this is not always the case."

Learn more here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322015.php

Michael Tang

BDS MFGDP(UK)RCS PGDIP(IMPDENT) MSC(IMPDENT)
GDC 80508

Michael has a special interest in aesthetic dental implantology including the “teeth in a day” technique. He receives referrals from other dentists for implant surgery as well as bone and soft tissue grafting, and sinus lifting.  He is also very experienced in smile makeovers, adult cosmetic braces and non-surgical facial aesthetics.
 
His interest in dental implantology stemmed from a course held in Harley Street in 2005.  In the same year he deci…

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