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Should i put a crown on a cracked tooth?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: A cracked tooth will eventually crack further into the pulp, where the nerve is and then you not only will have pain but the added expense of needing root canal therapy. A crown is best to strengthen a cracked tooth, assuming it is restorable. See your dentist for a full evaluation.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Recommended: However, if the fractured is deep and the damage extends to the nerve chamber, root canal treatment and crown is another option.
Answered 5/21/2016
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