Frequently Asked Questions

Cracked Teeth / Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Date Posted: 1/1/2002

Question Will my tooth become better?

Answer Unlike fractures elsewhere in the body, this crack will never heal. There is a small chance that the crack will get worse even with a crown placed. This may lead to the need for root canal treatment, or even removal of the tooth. However, many cracks can be fixed without root canal or tooth removal.

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