Dentists look at how far the split goes before deciding what happens next. The crack matters. A small crack that stays near the top of the tooth is a very different situation from a split that reaches deep into the root.<\/p>\r\n
The dentist usually starts by examining the tooth and asking what you feel. They may use an X-ray or other tools because the outside of a tooth can hide the real problem underneath.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A crown on top of the tooth, which works by holding the remaining structure together after the dentist has treated the damaged area.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Root canal treatment is sometimes the move when the inner part of the tooth has become affected and the outside still has enough strength.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Extraction. Not anyone’s favorite answer, but a badly split tooth often cannot be repaired in a way that lasts.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A wait-and-watch approach for certain minor cracks, though most dentists prefer keeping a close eye on these instead of ignoring them.<\/p>\r\n
No. A split tooth cannot grow back together like a broken bone. The tooth needs dental treatment because the crack itself will stay there.<\/p>\r\n
Recovery depends on what was done. A crown feels strange for a little while because your bite has changed. Then your mouth usually adapts and you stop noticing it.<\/p>\r\n
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