If the crack extends to the pulp chamber, chewing can cause movement of the cracked piece of the tooth and the pulp becomes irritated; resulting in a momentary, sharp pain. The pain as cracked tooth syndrome symptom is similar to the pain experienced in cases of severe tooth sensitivity.
1 Shoot for 100 calories (6 1â2 teaspoons) a day of added sugars if youâre a woman and 150 calories (9 1â2 teaspoons) a day if youâre a man. 2  Even less may be better for your heart. 3  Donât drink sugar-sweetened beverages. 4  Limit fruit juices to no more than 1 cup a day.
The World Health Organisation suggests that adults should eat no more than 50 grams of sugar (12 teaspoons) per day to avoid the risks of obesity and tooth decay. The UN body even advises that limiting ourselves to 25 grams â or 5% of our daily energy intake â would provide âadditional health benefits.â.