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Migraines
Cracked teeth will often give pain when biting, but not always with every bite. We use a variety of techniques to identify a crack, including an x-ray. (Which we often take to eliminate other possible explanations of the pain). Digital x-rays can be computer enhanced and this can show some but not all cracks.
It is important, however, for us to explain why having diagnosed a cracked tooth, we will often adopt a cautious approach.
This cautious approach may even involve just sitting and waiting. In some instances it is better to let the crack develop rather than intervening.
Teeth are made of enamel a crystal like structure, cracks in enamel tend to split away from and protect the nerve.
Why do teeth crack? This is why we often ask if you suffer from headaches or migraines.
Migraine suffers often have two bites, a skeleton bite (where the skeleton and muscles close together most comfortably) and a tooth bite ( where the teeth meet together best). In fact we all have two bites but in some migraine suffers the two are different.
These people tend to grind or clench their teeth as the muscles try to get the skeleton comfortable, but the teeth prevent this happening. Some people have the same problem but never get headaches.
Constant grinding or clenching of teeth leads to unnatural cracks , and can in some instances lead to the death and eventual loss of a tooth.
If you concerned about a cracked tooth please ask in surgery.
The problem with cracked teeth is trying to find out why it cracked in the first place?