Anyone who has root canal treatment and dentist please reply too?

Question

I've broken top center two front teeth and dentist said a crown may be the way to go. But i read some internet about crown and it also describe about root canal, post and core build up.


Are those safe treatment? Will the teeth have root canal again later or the teeth will need to be extract at some point or any down side later stage?


Putting a post or something inside a teeth sound scary? Will the post at some point get loose?


I'm curious to know how safe and how strong the teeth(but not much teeth structure left) is for post, core build and crown for top front center two teeth?


In this case, will the crown last long and strong enough to bite? The dentist told me that the american dental assosication said it last about 6-8 years and likely longer... Only that short?

Please help.

Answer 1

Okay...the root canal is a great procedure to have...all that does is take the nerves out of your teeth which will keep you from having any further pain. However, you want to get porcelain veneers/crowns...make sure you see some of his work first. The process sucks because you have to have temporarys for 2 weeks first but the overall result is great. My top 2 front teeth have had both a root canal and crowns and trust me when I say I barely even had enough tooth to build on to. My teeth were chipped so bad my nerves were hanging out. You will probably want to get them redone in about 10 yrs. Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

The plan of treatment that you need depends on how much of your tooth is broken and how old you are!

If your dentist precribes root canal treatment and crowning then, that is probably the least that you can do to save those teeth. It is true that there are specialists in the area of root treatment and also of crowning. As specialist in both, I can tell you that, any dentist who cannot handle these 2 forms of treatment in upper front teeth, should be investigated.

In other words, be confident that your dentist is adequately trained to handle this minor level of dental treatment.

There are more sophisticated ways of removing your worries about the future. It may sound expensive in the short run but it is the cheapest in the long run because it carries a 30 year guarantee instead of 5 and 10 years with root treatment and crowning.

You may ask your dentists for evaluation for dental implants! It will do you no harm to ask an expert before making up your mind.

Answer 3

I worry that you're getting ahead of yourself here. It doesn't sound as if your DENTIST mentioned anything to you about an RCT, only what you found on the internet?
If your nerve ("pulp") is undamaged , then you don't need RCT. And if you don't need an RCT, then your tooth will have lots of natural strength, which is the best thing. Post and cores only apply to RCTd teeth, and are a second-best solution.
A well made crown on a strong live tooth will last a lifetime if you take reasonable care. Contact sports are bad, even with mouthguards. However, no-one ever likes to guarantee anything for legal reasons, and because it is impossible. How long is a guarantee on your car?
If you go for a simpler option like a composite filling, then these can last very well too, but are likely to chip or discolour over time. And you could still do a crown at a later date if this is the path you choose.

Answer 4

I had a root canal done (not on a front tooth though) and it lasted about 2 years. It didn't hurt at all when he did it, but choose a good dentist. I thought I had but it got infected after a while and formed a bubble on the roof of my mouth. When I went to see another dentist about it (I had moved) he said it had to come out as there was no fix to it then. The post shouldn't move and caps will last quite a while. Just be sure they clean the tooth very carefully before capping. Having mine pulled S*CKED.

Answer 5

I had a root canal about 5 months ago and I need two more, but because they are so expensive I had to make arrangements….anyway….the one I had done didn’t hurt at all…not even when he numb it …there was no discomfort what so ever ….it was all done in 2 visits ….and I didn’t feel anything… I had a choice to listen to music of watch a movie while it was being done…… they made it very pleasant….the only thing I did care for was when I started to smell something like it was burning comming from my mouth…..but you can tell the difference from where I got my root canal when I chew on something it feels different …but get it done …it can get infected and that’s painful….a friend on mine opted to getting the two teeth he needed root canals on pulled and put partials….. hope this helps a little….

Answer 6

i had two rootcanals done on my front teeth cuz i got my teeth kicked on karate and hey i still had them and the crowns. it saved my teeth for sure! I do take good care of them i brush and floss regulary but i don't think twice about what to eat or not so yes the crown makes your teeth pretty strong and if you have post core build up even better and stronger. As scary as it sounds it's nothing really i didn't felt a thing at the dentist or afterwards! Recently i had another rootcanal done on my molar with core build up and crown and it was fine. And cronw can last more than that it's worth to pay to get the best one on the market, your dentits will tell which one is good for you! And if you take good care of it, it may last 20, 30 or more years! Everyones's different though, my dad has 4 crowns in his mouth for more than 40 years now! Good luck

Answer 7

It is like getting a cavity filled but with a lot more time. They use different size files to clean the inside of your teeth till they hit the root canal. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

THE FIRST THING YOU MST KNOW IS THAT ANY DENTAL TREATMENT BY ANY DENTIST WHERE A TOOTH HAS BEEN RESTORED, IS A TEMPORARY FIX.

WHAT DO I MEAN?

ANY PROCEDURE DONE BY ANY DENTIST ANYWHERE WILL NEVER BE AS GOOD AS 'MOTHER NATURE' MEANT BEFORE ANY TREATMENT WAS DONE. THIS IS WHY YOU HEAR SO MUCH OF DENTAL WORK HAVING TO BE REDONE.
SADLY, SOME DENTISTRY IS BETTER THAN NO DENTISTRY.

Answer 9

Crowns are very strong... Their purpose is to make the tooth strong enough to chew and bite down on. You'll be numb for the procedure so it won't be painful. The crown probably won't last forever, but it should last for a while as long as it's done properly. Just choose a good, reputable dentist who knows what he is doing.

Answer 10

Yes, they are safe. These days, though, even the dental feild is more specialized. It would probably be best if your general dentist would refer you to one that specializes in root canals.