Many things can cause a tooth to crack, such as jaw clenching and grinding, poor bite occlusion, hard foods like candy and ice, as well as hard fruit pits or seeds. Thankfully, cracked teeth don’t always have to be pulled anymore. Many times a cracked tooth can be saved with the use of a dental crown. Crowns serve a “cap” of sorts by holding and sealing the cracked tooth together. They fit completely around a tooth but do not extend beyond the gum line. If completed by a cosmetic dentist, crowns are virtually indistinguishable from a person’s other natural teeth. They can be designed in any shade and offer long-lasting, durable protection for a tooth.