9 Top Causes of Broken Tooth
Broken Tooth, sadly, is a fairly common occurrence, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.
1 in 5 Americans have experienced a chipped or cracked tooth in their lifetime. Men are slightly more likely than women to suffer a broken tooth.
There are several reasons that we want to call to your attention:
#1 Biting Hard Items
One of the biggest reasons is biting into hard items such as ice cubes, popcorn kernels, and hard candies. This puts immense pressure on your enamel.
#2 Sugary Drinks
Your tooth enamel despite being strong is susceptible to continuous exposure to acidic fluids. These fluids include citrus or vinegar, such as wine, energy drinks, processed fruit juices. Over time, they wear down the enamel by feeding the oral bacteria, which release acid creating cavities. This further weakens your tooth.
#3 Extreme Temperature Changes
When your tooth enamel is quickly exposed to extreme temperatures, it expands and contracts rapidly leading to hairline cracks or worsen existing cracks.
For example, biting an ice cube or eating ice-cream after drinking piping-hot coffee.
#4 Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Grinding your teeth while sleeping is called Bruxism. It is not uncommon. 1 in 10 adults (globally) grind their teeth. This
If you grind your teeth while sleeping, you can wear down teeth, chip or crack them, loosen fillings, and increase the risk of tooth loss.
#5 Accident Trauma
If you are involved in an accident or actively involved in sports (especially contact sports such as soccer, football, basketball), you may get hit in the face or have unexpected contact with hard objects.
This can result in chips, cracks, or complete tooth loss.
#6 Extensive Dental Work
If your teeth have multiple fillings, they weaken the teeth, increasing the risk of breakage under normal loads.
Same goes with root canals or older restorations. Extensive dental work can leave teeth structurally compromised.
Metal amalgam fillings are especially problematic. They expand and contract when you drink or eat hot foods, creating cracks.
#7 Wear & Tear from Aging
Over time, just like other parts of your body, your teeth will experience wear and tear, become weaker and are more prone to breakage.
The enamel can thin, and the underlying dentin becomes more exposed, making teeth more susceptible to chips and cracks.
With age, there are changes in production of saliva and a reduction in a tooth’s ability to repair itself.
#8 Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is porous bones, So, if you this condition, it will lower bone density.
If your jawbone loses density and shrinks, the sockets holding your teeth become shallower and weaker. This bone loss reduces the grip on your teeth, increasing the risk of them shifting, loosening, or wiggling, ultimately leading to potential loss.
#9 Poor Oral Hygiene
Poor oral hygiene can lead to a buildup of plaque and tartar, causing gum disease and tooth decay.
Tooth decay occurs when the bacteria in your mouth produce acids that break down the tooth enamel and dentin.
Over time, this process forms cavities, leads to loss of material, weakening the tooth structure, making it more prone to breaking under pressure from daily activities like chewing
“Smile. What’s the use of crying? You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.”
Monitor for these symptoms. Learn how to better manage your oral health. Seek advice from Prosthodontists, the dental implant specialist who are qualified to address your Broken Tooth. This will improve your oral health and quality of life!
