The OPTISMILE Podcast 97 - Cracked Tooth Syndrome - The Invisible Pain
In this episode, Dr Clifford Yudelman and host Eon Engelbrecht dive into the frustrating and mysterious world of Cracked Tooth Syndrome (CTS). This condition is often characterised by a sharp, sudden pain that occurs specifically when biting down and releasing, even when the tooth appears perfectly healthy in the mirror and on standard X-rays.
Dr Yudelman explains that cracks are usually multifactorial, developing from cumulative stress over time rather than a single dramatic event. Large silver fillings, which expand and contract, are a major culprit, leaving the remaining tooth structure…
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