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Is it necessary to crown (cap) every tooth that has a root canal?

April 26, 2017Root Canalscap crown necessary Root Canal root canals tooth

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Is it necessary to crown (cap) every tooth that has a root canal?

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Rolph Ellery Posted

The crown is necessary for improving the appearance of a tooth, restoring a broken tooth to its original shape, and/or strengthening a tooth. It protects the tooth from darkening and fracturing. It also creates a seal over a tooth which prevents the bacteria and contaminates from seeping back into those inner aspects of a tooth where the root canal treatment has been performed. Due to these reasons it is always beneficial to have a crown after root canal treatment. For more information click here.

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Generally that is true, but not always. Ask your regular dentist for his or her recommendation. If you cannot afford a crown immediately after a root canal, the crown can be delayed until finances allow. Thus, the tooth can still be saved.