{"id":215,"date":"2017-10-27T01:17:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T05:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=215"},"modified":"2019-08-16T01:29:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T05:29:00","slug":"crack-down-on-cracked-tooth-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/crack-down-on-cracked-tooth-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cracked tooth syndrome (<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cracked_tooth_syndrome\">CTS<\/a>), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root. If you have a nasty toothache and remember biting down on something hard, it\u2019s time to call <a href=\"http:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/about-us\/\">Dr. Todd.<\/a> Don\u2019t worry though, because the dental professionals at <a href=\"http:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/\">Cypress Springs Family Dental<\/a> are committed to giving you the best oral care that Cypress has available. To find out more about cracked tooth syndrome, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"344\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-1.27.44-PM.png\" alt=\"Cracked Tooth\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-1.27.44-PM.png 344w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-1.27.44-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-1.27.44-PM-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Symptoms of Cracked Tooth Syndrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this condition can vary a little bit for everyone, here are some common signs you may have cracked tooth or cracked cusp syndrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Biting down in a certain area causes sharp pain<\/li><li>The pain goes away shortly after you have finished chewing or biting<\/li><li>You have localized sensitivity to hot or cold, and sticky, sweet, or sour foods<\/li><li>You find that you have begun favoring one side of your mouth for chewing denser food or all food<\/li><li>You notice sharp, localized pain while biting and immediately afterward (indicating the opening and closing of the crack)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What Causes Cracked Tooth Syndrome?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of things that cause teeth to crack, but it is usually one of the following culprits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Facial\/oral trauma<\/li><li>Chewing hard foods (nuts, hard candy, ice, etc.)<\/li><li>Teeth grinding<\/li><li>A worn or damaged dental restoration<\/li><li>Damage from an improperly performed or unsuccessful root canal<\/li><li>A bite misalignment that causes uneven chewing pressure<\/li><li>Eating or drinking very hot and very cold foods\/beverages at the same time<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Treating Cracked Tooth Syndrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one in Cypress should have to deal with the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth. In addition to being extremely uncomfortable, CTS may allow nasty bacteria into the root and\/or pulp chamber of the tooth. At that point, a root canal or even extraction will likely be necessary. If you think you have cracked tooth syndrome, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/testimonials\/\">Dr. Todd<\/a> before it becomes serious! If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, <a href=\"http:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/contact-us\/\">call Cypress Springs Family Dentistry today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cracked_tooth_syndrome\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/symptoms\/cracked-teeth.aspx?gclid=CKLTzunuqMUCFQqEfgodvioA0A\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/crack-down-on-cracked-tooth-syndrome\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":234,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome | Cypress Springs Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/crack-down-on-cracked-tooth-syndrome\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome | Cypress Springs Family Dentistry\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. 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