Cracked Teeth Lee's Summit, MO

Enamel, which covers your teeth and is the hardest substance in your body, has its limits. If you chew hard candy or ice, bite down hard, receive a blow to your face, or grind your teeth in your sleep, your teeth can chip or crack. Poor hygiene and cavities can also weaken your teeth, making them more susceptible to chipping or cracking. You may not even feel any tooth pain when you chip a tooth unless it’s large enough to expose the inner layer of your tooth. A cracked tooth might only affect the enamel, and it would not feel painful unless you bite down hard or when the temperature in your mouth changes. Many times you won’t be able to see a crack with the naked eye. This is why it’s so important to schedule regular appointments with our Lee's Summit dentists: they can find problems before they become painful.