Several types of fractures can happen to teeth's roots, contrary to what some might believe. Most people use the crown and unknowingly fracture it while talking, chewing, or brushing their teeth. The enamel is what most people refer to when they mention anything about the teeth. The roots of the teeth, however, actually go deeper into the jawbone and gums. At Calistoga Dental Group, we offer a complete treatment plan to identify various types of dental root fractures and treat them. Call (707) 709-6058 and schedule an appointment with our office for dental fracture treatments.

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Calistoga Dentists Deal with These Tooth Fractures

Oblique Supragingival Fracture

An oblique supragingival fracture consists of a crack in the tooth's upper portion above the gum line. It can be tiny but may affect the surface of the tooth. It may not cause immediate pain but can lead to infection or pain over time.

To chew food correctly, the tooth's surface must be fracture-free. This type of fracture will only result in further problems if you don't pay attention. Our endodontist can examine the fracture to determine the best treatment method.

Vertical Apical Root Fracture

This fracture occurs when the root and tooth are affected directly down the middle. Root canal therapy may sometimes be required to help the patient heal after this type of fracture. Dealing with this dental condition can be painful and requires professional treatment.

Oblique Subgingival Fracture

An oblique subgingival fracture consists of a fracture covering more of the tooth and reaching down the root to the jawbone below the gum line. It can cause intense pain, making chewing, speaking, or sitting still hard. Nerves within the tooth can also be affected by this type of fracture.

Vertical Furcation Fracture

In a vertical furcation fracture, the tooth splits into two or more roots, causing pain and making it impossible to use the tooth effectively.

Vertical Root Fracture

In some cases, a previous root canal procedure that went wrong can also cause a vertical root fracture. Consulting our team can help you confirm if brittle roots cause nerve death in the tooth.

Seek Treatment for Root Fractures at Calistoga Dental Office

If you are suffering from any of these issues or pain in your mouth for no known reason, see our dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse the condition will get, possibly leading to completely removing your tooth. For a dental exam in the Calistoga area or preventive measures for different types of dental root fractures, call (707) 709-6058 Visiting our office can help you and your family maintain good oral health and fracture-free roots.