can be caused by several things: grinding, heavily filled teeth, and even from normal chewing.

When you chew, your teeth exert a downward force. But when molars have deep valleys, a sideways splitting force is also exerted, sometimes causing cracks.

Once it forms, a crack allows bacteria into the tooth, causing sensitivity and decay….and even tooth loss.

The best treatment for a cracked tooth is a crown (link to crown page). A crown seals and binds together the whole tooth, removing microcracks, preventing decay and protecting against the force of daily chewing.

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