{"id":794,"date":"2020-10-13T17:03:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T17:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/is-a-cracked-tooth-considered-a-dental-emergency\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:33:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:33:40","slug":"is-a-cracked-tooth-considered-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/is-a-cracked-tooth-considered-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Cracked Tooth Considered a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">When you\u2019re experiencing a dental emergency, such as a cracked tooth, it\u2019s important to seek<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/emergency-dental-care-san-diego-ca\">\u00a0emergency dental care<\/a>\u00a0at Dental Express in San Diego, CA quickly. Our emergency dentists help patients of all ages with different dental emergencies. It\u2019s important to never delay getting dental care from an emergency dentist, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This can lead to infection, severe pain, or the need for other procedures, including an extraction later on. When you\u2019re experiencing cracked tooth pain, call our dental office immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What causes a tooth to crack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Teeth can crack because of many issues, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Fillings so large the tooth weakens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Chewing or biting hard objects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Trauma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Pressure from grinding the teeth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Regardless of why your tooth has cracked in San Diego, our emergency dentists can resolve your pain and repair your tooth.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Diagnosing a cracked tooth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To help diagnose a cracked tooth, an emergency dentist at Dental Express will perform a visual examination and feel for a crack. A dental dye can also be used to see if a crack stands out. Gum inflammation usually is a significant indicator of a cracked tooth. An X-ray can detect poor pulp health, which shows a crack.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How does a dentist fix a cracked tooth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Depending on your situation, our emergency dentist can offer immediate treatment or prescribe antibiotics to resolve an infection first. Ultimately, the treatment type used depends on the cause of your cracked tooth. Some treatments used to treat a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/services\/endodontic-treatment\/root-canal-therapy-san-diego-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root canal cracked tooth<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Antibiotics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/tooth-colored-fillings-san-diego-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tooth colored fillings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Root canal therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Extraction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Crowns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Will insurance cover a dental emergency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Express in San Diego<\/a>, CA, we will contact your insurance to verify if they will cover your treatment plan. For patients without insurance, we offer different payment methods and low-interest financing to make your dental procedure more affordable. Never delay dental care due to the cost of treatment, as it can lead to more serious oral health problems in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learn more about emergency dental care for a cracked tooth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you\u2019re experiencing a dental emergency such as a cracked tooth, our emergency dentist in San Diego, CA can resolve your pain and discomfort. We can manage your pain and repair any injuries to your teeth or gums. Fast treatment is imperative to preserving your oral health and preventing more serious problems, so contacting our dental office quickly is necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re experiencing a dental emergency, such as a cracked tooth, it\u2019s important to seek\u00a0emergency dental care\u00a0at Dental Express in San Diego, CA quickly. Our emergency dentists help patients of all ages with different dental emergencies. It\u2019s important to never delay getting dental care from an emergency dentist, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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