Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and expensive to repair.
Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age.
1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you bite hard into the stone, you could damage a tooth.
2. It is important to protect your teeth while engaging in any physical activity where your mouth can be hit. Most parents require their child to wear a mouthguard for football and soccer. However, other sports like gymnastics and skiing can be just as dangerous. Insist on a mouthguard for all sports. Your child will get into the habit—just like putting on their seatbelt.
3. Teach your child not to use their teeth as a tool. Set a good example. Don’t rip off tags with your teeth. Use a nutcracker for nuts. A quality dental crown can cost hundreds of dollars.
4. Grinding your teeth is detrimental and can lead to a cracked tooth. If your son or daughter is a tooth grinder, speak with The Addison Dentist. We treat teeth grinding with a variety of techniques. Don’t ignore teeth grinding. Having headaches or jaw pain frequently can be a symptom of teeth grinding.
5. Lastly, make sure that you bring your son or daughter to The Addison Dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings. We can alert you to conditions that might predispose your child to cracked teeth. Possibilities include an uneven chewing surface or brittle teeth. We may also discover tiny cracks you aren’t aware of. Take care of these cracks before the whole tooth is in danger.
If your child already has a cracked tooth, don’t worry. We treat cracks small and large. Veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, inlays/onlays, fillings, and dental crowns are some of the treatments used to repair damaged teeth.
If your child breaks a tooth, call 469-998-2515 to schedule an appointment.
Contact The Addison Dentist:
469-998-2515
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001
