OCCUDENTAL PRIVATE DENTAL CARE

Tooth fractures range from being minor fractures in which the outer layer of the tooth is damaged to severe in which the tooth itself and its roots are fractured. Fractured or cracked teeth result in pain whilst chewing or when exposed to extreme temperatures such as drinking hot coffee. In the majority of cases, the pain is inconsistent, meaning that some patients don't immediately identify it as a dental emergency and continue with their daily routine despite the fact that it will only damage the tooth further. This pain is caused by the tooth's pulp becoming irritated. Pulp is the inside of the tooth where all the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth are stored. The pulp becomes irritated in that as the patient chews, the cracked pieces of the tooth moves and irritates the pulp. If left untreated, the pulp eventually goes beyond the point of being able to heal itself. This can lead to an infection of the pulp tissue which may spread to the surrounding gums and bone.

Also known as: Emergency Dentist Sheffield, Occudental Private Dental Care Ltd

Registration numbers: 07356967 (W)

Primary location: Sheffield United Kingdom