What is the treatment for cracked tooth syndrome?

It Depends: Depending on the severity and location of the fracture, treatment options include a filling, a crown, sometimes root canal therapy or even extraction.

Crown: Usually a crown would be recommended for cracked tooth syndrome. In some cases, you may need a root canal too if the crack has progressed close enough to irritate the nerve.

Varied: All teeth have superficial cracks! it is only when cracks deepen that they become symptomatic. Usually is starts w/ a sharp pain when chewing a bagel, nuts, popcorn, etc. Also the tooth may be sensitive to cold. As the crack deepens, chewing pain increases, cold sensitivity lingers, and heat sensitivity starts. In time all these symtoms increase and occur w/ less time intervals. Treatment ranges fr.