Research Notes on Broken Teeth
Each tooth has three layers: enamel, the hard outer coating; dentin, the main part of the tooth; and pulp, the fleshy nerve center. Many people who "chip" their teeth simply knock out a chunk of enamel. If enough enamel breaks off, though, the dentin can be exposed. The tooth still shouldn't hurt too much, but it may be very sensitive to cold. The worst breaks go all the way to the pulp. This causes extreme pain as well as bleeding from the tooth.
Top Resources on Broken Teeth
- eMedicineHealth: Broken or Knocked-Out Teeth
- Colgate World of Care: Fractured and Broken Teeth
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Broken or Knocked Out Tooth
- Dentistry.com: Causes and Treatment of Cracked Teeth
- eMedicine: Broken or Knocked-Out Teeth
- WebMD: Broken or Knocked-Out Teeth Treatment
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- Contributor: Elisa Carter
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
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- Last update: Jul. 30, 2008
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