Question 1

can a porcelain inlay cause damage to the tooth and crack it?

Accepted Answer

Not if done right: If the tooth is properly prepared and the inlay putbin correctly there should be no problem.

Question 2

does replacing anagram filling with inlays also require the removal of more tooth structure?

Accepted Answer

A little bit: Amalgam fillings are held into the tooth by placing undercuts in the tooth.  To be able to place an inlay, those undercuts need to be removed to allow the inlay to be inserted and cemented properly.

Question 3

i got a inlay in one of my tooth and it has a slight high bite and there is sensitivity when i chew there. what does the sensitivity mean?

Accepted Answer

A high bite: Sensitivity after a filling is placed can occur for a number of reasons. The most common is a high bite that cause your tooth to have trauma when you bite and the tooth becomes very sensitive. During the procedure you are numb, the bite may feel okay but in reality be slightly high. The bite needs simple adjustment and appointment with your dentist is warranted. Good luck.

Question 4

when getting inlay or onlay placed in would the doctor shave ou only the filling that needs to be replaced or with some of the tooth structure too?

Accepted Answer

Inlay prep: Conservative tooth preparation and less complicated cavity design.  The dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials only. Good choice and good luck.

Question 5

i had a cold test on a cracked tooth. when i ate for the first time 8 hours later, the tooth hurt more than before. could the test have caused this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The test may have inflamed the vital nerve in the tooth. Doesn't matter, the tooth needs to be definitively treated... root canal, restoration, or extraction? Many cracks unfortunately result in a tooth that is not restorable.

Question 6

once you have cracked tooth syndrome, are you going to inevitably get more cracks? i've been told i have cracked tooth syndrome and several small cracks in one of my molars. i'm not sure what causes it, but i'm worried that once it's started i will just w

Accepted Answer

Cracked : Cracked tooth syndrome is a situation where there is a crack in the tooth, the tooth can hurt when you bite on it or when there is a thermal stimulus, but your dentist can't really pinpoint a problem.

Usually when a patient has pain on a tooth, we attribute it to a specific factor like a cavity, a broken filling, a dead nerve, etc. We address that specific cause. When we cannot determine the actual cause, we sometimes attribute it to a crack. The crack can be caused by grinding, wear and tear, or just that one time that you bite the wrong way at the wrong time.

For that one molar you asked about, it depends on how deep the cracks go and what direction they take. Cracks that stop above the gumline can be treated whereas cracks that go below the gumline often require extraction of the tooth. Difficult to advise you on what exactly your situation is.

How did your dentist propose to treat your tooth? You did not say. Just leaving it will allow the crack to get worse. If there are multiple cracks, then you may need a crown on it.

Regarding the rest of your teeth, if you are a bruxer, then an occlusal guard that snaps over your teeth will help, as well as an analysis of your bite. Smoothing down sharp points will take away those cusps that may be causing the problem.

Hope this info helps.

Question 7

can a decaying cracked wisdom tooth cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Decayed wisdom tooth: A decayed wisdom tooth is not likely to cause dizziness.  You should see your ent doctor in the area so he can check out the dizziness.

Question 8

can a cracked tooth cause ear pain ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. Especially lower.  See ENT doc if pain persists after treatment.

Question 9

can a hairline cracked tooth cause a burning feeling inside of the tooth when bending your head down? the tooth is located in the bottom front.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A stimulus of any sort can cause pain on a cracked tooth. If bending your head downwards causes such a stimulus, then that movement will cause some discomfort... again, it  just may be something totally unrelated. See your dentist to be sure.

Question 10

can a cracked tooth cause streptococcus pneumoniae to go into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Yes any port of: entry and depressed immune system will allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream and cause bacteremia or septicemia.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

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I got a inlay in one of my tooth and it has a slight high bite and there is sensitivity when i chew there. what does the sensitivity mean?

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When getting inlay or onlay placed in would the doctor shave ou only the filling that needs to be replaced or with some of the tooth structure too?

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I had a cold test on a cracked tooth. when i ate for the first time 8 hours later, the tooth hurt more than before. could the test have caused this?

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Once you have cracked tooth syndrome, are you going to inevitably get more cracks? i've been told i have cracked tooth syndrome and several small cracks in one of my molars. i'm not sure what causes it, but i'm worried that once it's started i will just w

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Can a decaying cracked wisdom tooth cause dizziness?

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Can a cracked tooth cause streptococcus pneumoniae to go into the bloodstream?

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