As experienced dentists, we know what can happen as stress fractures develop in teeth. Today, more people have teeth with small to medium sized fillings than in decades past. That is good. However, if those teeth start to show stress cracks, the part of the tooth that eventually splits away is large because there is more tooth. This is particularly true when the crack runs vertically up and down the tooth.

Unfortunately, a simple filling does nothing to help strengthen the tooth or stop you from getting a broken tooth. A filling sits within the fracture (almost like a wedge in a log). It is only a matter of time for the crack to grow.
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Dr. Donaldson
Thanks for taking the time to get my crowns all squared away today. I know how easy it would have been to do an “ok” job. It is reassuring to me that when I come in to see you or any of your staff, I leave with the best possible job done! I wish I didn’t need any work done but since I do, I’m happy you’re all there! Bless you all!

H. King

Mary Weiss writes in a comment:

Dr. Kris; I just wanted you to know that when I moved to Sedona and went to a new dentist, he cataloged all the crowns in my mouth. When I saw the list, I had to add one they had not detected — my front incisor, that fractured and you crowned so many years ago! They thought it was real!!! Having read your notes on porcelain, I can’t help but wonder if you were using some of the newer techniques on me. I am certain, however, that my crown is an almost perfect copy of my original tooth. Thank you, and I miss you!