Have a Cracked Tooth?
Published on July 23, 2014 | Updated on September 17, 2024
If you experience a cracked tooth, you will want to see your dentist as soon as possible. An untreated cracked tooth is an invitation for tooth decay. Deep cracks can cause deep decay resulting in an extraction or root canal. Preventing further cracking is important because a patient could develop a severe tooth ache quickly and perhaps at a bad time.