--- title: Cracked Tooth Symptoms | BEFORE & BEYOND EP45 | Case-review description: "Dr Ho Ying Yao explains the main causes of toothache: decay, cracked teeth, and gum disease — showing how symptoms guide treatment for relief and prevention." image: https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/hubfs/45.jpg --- ![arrow_icon](https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/hubfs/arrow_icon.svg) [![phone_icon](https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/hubfs/phone_icon.svg) +65 62218284 ](tel:+65%2062218284) [![calendra_icon](https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/hubfs/calendra_icon.svg) Book An Appointment ](https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/en-sg/contact-us) [![cib_whatsapp](https://www.dentaldesigns.com.sg/hubfs/cib_whatsapp.svg) WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/6582009092) # Cracked Tooth Symptoms | BEFORE & BEYOND EP45 Dr Ho Ying Yao from Dental Designs Clinic Singapore explains three common causes of toothache — decay, cracked teeth, and gum disease. He uses patient cases and X-rays to show symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for relief and prevention ## About The Video In this video, Dr Ho Ying Yao discusses how toothache can stem from different conditions. He explains how decay often causes sharp pain, especially with hot or cold stimuli, and highlights how large cavities can lead to nerve infection. Using X-rays, he shows how root canal treatment may be required when fillings are not enough to control pain and infection He also presents a case of a cracked tooth, where pain occurs when biting on hard foods. Visual inspection and special techniques confirm cracks, and treatment may involve crowns, temporary support, or root canal therapy if bacteria reach the nerve. Finally, Dr Ho Ying Yao shows gum swelling caused by gum disease and impacted wisdom teeth, noting that management may include deep cleaning, antibiotics, or extraction if severe Toothache can arise from various sources, each with different symptoms and treatments. Decay is a leading cause, producing sharp, shooting pain when cavities reach the inner nerve. Treatment depends on severity, ranging from fillings for shallow cavities to root canal therapy for infected nerves. Cracked teeth, on the other hand, often trigger pain during biting or chewing, as pressure widens the fracture line. Crowns, temporary stabilisation, or root canal treatment are common solutions. Gum disease presents differently, often with dull, aching pain, swelling, or bleeding. It can be aggravated by impacted wisdom teeth that trap food and bacteria. Managing gum disease typically involves deep cleaning, mouth rinses, and antibiotics, with extractions needed in advanced cases. Understanding these distinctions helps patients recognise early signs and seek care promptly. Effective oral hygiene and routine checkups remain the best defence against these painful conditions. 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