In most instances, damage to a tooth is easy to detect. However, unlike a broken or lost tooth; or a cavity, a cracked tooth may not be as easy to detect. A cracked tooth is not always visible. In fact, a crack in your tooth may be so small that it does not show up in a routine dental exam,... read more »

How do you know when a toothache is really a toothache? A toothache refers to pain caused when nerves within your pulp, located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be the result of an infection, an oral accident or injury, improper oral hygiene, or tooth loss including extractions, and in some cases, the pain may be... read more »