Do You Always Need a Crown after a Root Canal?
Typically when you hear of someone getting a root canal, the next step is a crown. For a root canal, the dentist (or endodontist) first makes a small hole on the surface of the tooth. They then remove all the damaged pulp before cleaning the…
Root Canal on a Crowned Teeth
If your dentist tells you you need a root canal or a crowned tooth, you are likely to be flabbergasted because commonly a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment needs a dental crown to protect itself. You may consider taking a second opinion from…
What Are Crowns?
A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps,” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is generally broken down and fillings won’t solve the problem. If…