Cracked Tooth: Symptoms and Repair
By Regency Dental Group
- Craze lines: A shallow, hairline crack in the enamel of a tooth. Craze lines are common in adult teeth and don’t require treatment.
- Fractured cusp: A crack in, and including, the chewing surface of a back tooth.
- Cracked tooth: A crack extending from the chewing surface down toward the root. The tooth is still in one piece.
- Split tooth: A tooth split into two separate parts.
- Vertical root fracture: A crack in the root of a tooth.
This article is general information, not dental or medical advice, and does not replace an examination. If you have a dental concern, call (707) 453-1776. For a medical emergency, call 911.
