Cracked Tooth Treatment
Cracked tooth treatment addresses fractures that extend into the pulp or root. Treatment may range from a crown for superficial cracks to root canal therapy for cracks that reach the nerve.
Procedure Steps
- 1Diagnosis with transillumination and imaging
- 2Crack assessment
- 3Appropriate treatment (crown, root canal, or extraction)
- 4Long-term monitoring
FAQ
Can a cracked tooth be saved?
Many cracked teeth can be saved with crowns or root canal therapy. The outcome depends on the crack's location and severity.
What happens if a cracked tooth is left untreated?
The crack can worsen, leading to infection, severe pain, and potentially tooth loss. Early treatment improves the prognosis significantly.
Treatment Details
- Recovery Time
- 1-2 weeks
- Average Cost
- $300-$1,500
- Category
- Root Canal