Cracked Tooth

Even though our teeth are the hardest known naturally occurring substance in man, it is never wise to test that by trying to bite through crab or nut shells instead of using a crab or nut cracker! On a more serious note, cracked teeth are now one of the leading causes of tooth loss in industrialized countries. Cracked teeth occur more commonly in people who grind, clench their teeth or chew hard objects habitually. Teeth that have large fillings in them or that have undergone root canal treatment before are at higher risk of cracking. Your dentist may fabricate a removable guard for you to wear to reduce such stresses on your teeth.