http://www.lspindeldds.com/dental_magnificationTeeth that hurt intermittently when a person bites down may have ''Cracked Tooth Syndrome". If a tooth has a crack in it if pressure is placed on the tooth in the right place it causes the crack to temporarily expand. This can cause a momentary sharp pain. Cracked teeth may commonly be more sensitive to cold than normal teeth. Sometimes as the crack worsens, teeth with cracks can become hot sensitive or even ache as well.
If you have a tooth with any of these symptoms , they should be mentioned to a dentist. The sooner a crack is discovered the better. As time goes on cracks tend to propagate and can compromise the tooth's long term prognosis.
Many cracked teeth have fillings in them which hide the actual crack. If I can pinpoint which tooth is symptomatic, I will remove any fillings in the tooth and inspect the tooth with magnification in order to locate and determine the severity of the crack.
Possible treatments indicated for cracks include fabricating a protective crown and sometimes performing root canal to remove the pulp. Unfortunately, some cracked teeth, with more significant cracks, can not always be saved and may require extraction.
These are very common symptoms for the cracked tooth. And these teeth are more sensitive to cold or hot. To fix this problem we need to consult with a dentist.
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