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Can dentists fix a cracked tooth?
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Sometimes: It depends on the extend of the fracture, where it is located, and how much tooth structure is left. If your tooth is cracked, see a local dentist for a consultation to determine how this particular tooth needs to be treated.
Answered 12/22/2014
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Crack Tooth Syndrome: Some teeth have cracks that are too small to show up on X-rays and sometimes the cracks are under the gum. Cracked tooth syndrome is one of the most difficult dental problems to diagnose because the pain is not predictable. However, it is treatable in most cases.
Answered 12/29/2014
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