You might think that cracked teeth are relatively rare, but the truth is that they are very common. Studies have shown that about two-thirds of people have a cracked tooth, and most of them are completely unaware of it. A cracked tooth is the third most common cause of tooth loss, after gum disease and tooth decay. The biggest issue is that most people assume that a cracked tooth would hurt to chew on, be temperature sensitive, or at least have some symptoms associated with it. But the reality is that most cracked teeth are asymptomatic until it is too late and have led to bigger issues…

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Dr. Jeffrey Haddad Owner/Dentist
Dr. Jeffrey S. Haddad is a leading expert in advanced dental techniques, helping patients in Rochester, MI, achieve their dream smiles. Dr. Haddad has over 2,000 hours of post-graduate dental education and extensive training at the prestigious LVI for Advanced Dental Studies.