i cracked one of my front teeth would the dentist drill it out and replace it with composite

Q. Dear Dr. Tennet, I feel I have pretty good oral health however, I do grind my teeth occasionally and sometimes clench them during the day. recently, I think I cracked one of my front teeth. I think the crack occurred in the back of the tooth. I don’t think it’s serious because I can’t see it and it doesn’t cause me any pain or great sensitivity to hot or cold but I notice it when I exhale. Can this be treated and if so, how? Would the dentist drill it out and replace the crack with some sort of composite or resin? If the crack is in the center of the tooth, would he do the same. I appreciate any response. Thank you so much.

A. Cracks are very difficult to diagnose, deciding the right treatment is a art that requires as much judgment as science. The tooth needs to be seen to provide an answer.
Fillings, composite resin and others maybe a good option. I would also consider a soft splint to protect teeth from further harm. In some cases more extensive work to harmonise your “bite”.
Rob

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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