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will lidocraine gel 2% help with cracked tooth?

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See below: It may provide pain relief but a cracked tooth needs to be looked after by a dentist, before it get worse and you have more serious issues to contend with. If you cannot afford a dentist, go the local school of dental medicine for subsidized care.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 2

difference between crack in tooth or cracked tooth syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Many teeth have cracks as you get older. Enamel is brittle and as you clench, grind, bite it causes some microfractures which eventually lead to cracks.  Cracks are not a big deal until they become deep, deep enough to reach the pulp of the tooth. Once that happens their is intense pain on biting; the tooth most often needs a root canal or extraction to solve this problem.  A crown is normally rec.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cracked tooth syndrome?

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Breaking tooth.: Cracked tooth syndrome is the name for a condition where a tooth has a portion of it that is cracking and separating from the rest of it. The symptoms usually will be pain when chewing foods of a particular consistency and possibly, but not always, sensitivity to cold things.

Question 4

could you explain why doesn't x-ray show a cracked tooth that i have?

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Depends: It depends on the angle of the x-ray and the projection of your tooth relative to the x-ray.

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?

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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

could you put a crown on a cracked tooth?

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Depend: A crack tooth can only be saved if the crack does not extend longitudinally down the root.  As long as the crack is somewhat horizontal, or the extend of the crack does not extend past the crown margin, a root canal, build up, and a crown can be made to encapsulate the crack and provide normal function.

Question 7

will it hurt to get a cracked tooth fixed?

Accepted Answer

Get numb first!: Before any dental treatment that may cause any discomfort, it is important that you get numb well.  In almost all cases, you will receive anesthetics before treatment. Occasionally, a dentist sees a minor crack, and may decide not to get you numb.  If you are worried about any possible discomfort, share your concern with your dentist so that you can get anesthetized (numb) before treatment begins.

Question 8

what can i do about a faded or cracked tooth?

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Crown / Veneer: Depending on the cause and the size / location of the crack, a crown or veneer can be placed to protect the tooth. Faded teeth sometimes occur after root canal treatment. For a cracked tooth, as long as the crack is not too large or deep along the root or splitting the tooth down the middle, a crown can be placed to protect the tooth from further fracture.

Question 9

how to know if my cracked tooth is adult or baby?

Accepted Answer

Location ; Size...: ... Are two ways. Add in a radiograph and a dentist's experience, and it becomes easy.

Question 10

what can my boyfriend do to reduce pain from a cracked tooth.?

Accepted Answer

Cracked Tooth: The best course of action at this juncture would be to be evaluated by a dental professional.  Early treatment is always best.  Good luck!

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