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8. Causes of Dental Abscess: Cracked Teeth

Cracked teeth can cause dental abscesses. Accidents, hard foods, and teeth grinding can all increase the risk of a dental abscess. Bacteria can get into the cracks of the teeth, causing cavities and eventually abscesses. People with cracked teeth should see a dentist in short order, to repair it before it becomes abscessed.

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