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