However, if the crack extends below the gum line, it is no longer treatable, and the tooth cannot be saved and will need to be extracted. That is why early treatment is so important. A cracked tooth that is not treated will progressively worsen, eventually resulting in the loss of the tooth.
A cracked tooth means a crack extends from the chewing surface of your tooth vertically toward the root. Early diagnosis is important to save the tooth. If the crack has extended into the pulp, the tooth can be treated with a root canal procedure and a crown to protect the crack from spreading. Treatment for a cracked tooth can vary depending on the type and severity of the crack.