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I have a crack in my front tooth. its not sore + i have a dentist appointment next week. is there anything to do till then. will it get infected?
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Low chance: Very low chance of infection. Cracks typically are easily treated and rarely lead to problems. If you are having pain on biting then you may want to move your appt. Up to avoid a split tooth. Split teeth can cause some serious pain.
Answered 12/3/2014
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Be careful: Avoid biting into any foods regardless of how soft. Cut up and eat. Understand if it becomes symptomatic you may need to be seen sooner. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Hard to diagnose : It's is hard to diagnose a problem without seeing it first hand. However, i've seen fractures in a front teeth that became visible only because it was stained. In those cases the fracture is superficial and doesn't require treatment. If patient didn't like the sppearance of it, a porcelain veneer is usually recommended. If the crack is more extensive, involving the root, extraction may be needed.
Answered 7/9/2015
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