Q. How is the dentist able to tell if a tooth has been cracked. I fell flat on my face (ouch) and my front tooth is in quite a bit of pain but looks okay. I fear it may be cracked. I think I may go see the dentist but can you please answer me first?
A. A cracked tooth will generally respond by sensitivity to pressure or temperature. Your dentist can run tests to determine this along with taking an x-ray.
Dr George Kirtley
Smiles By George
www.smilesbygeorge.com
Tel: 317-841-1111
7465 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis IN 46256
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