2006-11-06 08:43:47 · 8 answers · asked by Alexis 2 in Health ➔ Dental
you don't need a root canal just because your tooth is cracked, if he didn't say that you need a root canal then you dont need one.
2006-11-06 08:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Larissa D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest getting a second opinion. In some cases you need a root canal and in some you dont. I went in this morning for a cracked tooth, he thought he may be able to just put a filling in it but once he got in he realized it was infected and I ended up with a root canal. Never do anything you arent completely comfortable with. Always get a second opinion if you arent 100% sure you want to follow your dentist or doctors advice.
2006-11-06 17:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by arae8419 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you think. I had a cracked tooth that they tried a crown on to no avail. It ended up needing a root canal anyway. If it needs a root canal later you can have it done through the crown anyway.
2006-11-06 17:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dentist recommends a root canal before getting a crown, absolutely. Honestly, I can't see where a cracked tooth would not require one.
Also, crowns will either break and or fall off in time and need to be replaced. I've never heard of one lasting permanently, but they are worth having. A crown will keep that tooth protected from anymore breakage. Good Luck~
2006-11-06 17:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by MsElainious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!! I got a crown without a root canal (against dentist's recommendation) and it fell off about a year later. It's safer in the long run...and you don't have to worry about infection under the crown.
2006-11-06 16:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by Chuck 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I think it's mandatory, because a root canal removes the nerves from the tooth.
2006-11-07 12:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by Korilla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends sometimes you may ended up having root canal later only the time will show! If you are not sure get a second opinion from different dentits that's what i would do!
2006-11-06 23:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by ShdD345 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. if you had a post crown you would need root treatment.
2006-11-06 16:49:25 · answer #8 · answered by missdeedee75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋