A root canal is not necessary for a cracked tooth. A cracked tooth that does not involve the nerve of the tooth can be treated without a root canal; a cracked tooth that involves the nerve of the tooth needs a root canal.
1. The fissure does not involve the nerve of the tooth: the fissure is shallow, limited to the enamel of the tooth, and there is no symptom of cold, hot, sour or sweet stimulation, and preventive filling can be carried out; the fissure reaches the dentin, and there is pain from cold, hot, sour or sweet stimulation, and then double-layer filling is needed, so as not to aggravate the sensitivity of the tooth.
2. Cracked tooth involving the nerve: If the cracked tooth affects the nerve and pulpitis occurs, root canal treatment should be performed on the tooth first. If there is no pain or discomfort after two weeks of root canal treatment, full crown restoration will be performed.
If you have a cracked tooth, you should go to the dentist’s office at the hospital in time to have a thorough examination, and then the professional doctor will choose the best treatment plan according to the degree of cracked tooth.