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Just because my tooth is cracked will i really need a root canal?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly...: Impossible to tell how big the crack is or what else is wrong with that tooth. Please see a local dentist for evaluation.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cracked tooth: Treatment for a cracked, broken or chipped tooth will depend on how severely it is damaged. The options are: filling, crown, root canal + crown or tooth extraction.

Answered 8/24/2014

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