Usually: While your question is somewhat unclear, it sounds like you are asking the question, "can a dentist prevent a fragile tooth from cracking?" the answer is yes, if there is enough sturdy tooth structure present. There are several methods, the best one usually being a crown. You need to ask your own dentist regarding that specific tooth, as we can only guess as to the condition of your tooth.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Maybe: Cracked teeth are difficult to diagnose, and even harder to treat. The most common course of treatment is a full coverage restoration, usually a crown. If the tooth starts to hurt, a root canal treatment is the next step. Sometimes, despite all of the effort, the crack continues to grow, and the tooth ends up needing to be removed.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Maybe: Need to see the dentist. The tooth may not even be cracked at all; just feels like you are biting too hard on it. Even the slightest sense of biting too hard can be very aggravating. It may just need a slight adjustment. If tooth is indeed cracked, it will need a full coverage crown, and maybe root canal. If a crack extends into the root, the tooth is usually hopeless.
Answered 1/17/2014
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