Can My Broken Molar Be Saved

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. 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.

Can a broken molar be fixed?

Minor cracks may be repaired and covered with dental bonding, a process where a resin is used and then hardened with a special light. Root Canal Therapy. In situations where the broken molar is causing pain, it may be necessary to remove the pulp in a root canal therapy procedure.

Can a broken molar be filled?

If you have chipped off just a small piece of tooth enamel, your dentist may repair the damage with a filling. If the repair is to a front tooth or can be seen when you smile, your dentist will likely use a procedure called bonding, which uses a tooth-colored composite resin.