Does A Crown Need A Root Canal? 3 Common Questions Answered
Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over your natural tooth and cemented in place in order to protect your natural tooth and to restore its functionality. They’re commonly associated with root canals - but do you need a root canal in order to get a crown? Can you get a crown without a root canal? Is it possible for an existing crown to have a root canal done on it?
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Care For After A Root Canal
For patients who have experienced pain, tooth decay, or other jaw problems, a root canal may be the suggested procedure. When you have a root canal, you will need to take care of the surgery site and eat soft foods in order to avoid more pain and infection. David G. Johnson D.D.S is here to help you heal from a root canal and improve the quality of all of your teeth with proper endodontic treatment. For patients who need a root canal, you may have experienced more pain before the root canal process, in order to avoid unnecessary pain.
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What Is The Difference Between Endodontists And Dentists?
If you have problems with your teeth, you may be wondering whether you should see an endodontist or a dentist, or what even the difference between endodontists and dentists is. Both endodontists and dentists take care of your oral health and can perform procedures in order to treat oral health concerns, however, they have different specialties. Here is what you need to know about the difference between endodontists and dentists.
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When Is Endodontic Retreatment Necessary?
Root canals are generally very successful procedures and can allow you to live without pain in that tooth for the rest of your life. However, there are cases when root canals fail and you may need endodontic retreatment. People can end up needing endodontic retreatment months or years after their initial root canal. There are many different reasons why root canals can fail and your teeth can experience repeated issues. Fortunately, endodontic retreatment gives your tooth another chance so you don’t need to worry about extraction and implants just yet.
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Are Root Canals Painful?
Root canals are often associated with immense pain, so it’s no wonder that if you’re told you need a root canal, you’ll end up stressing about how painful it is and want to learn how best to manage the pain. You’ll be relieved to learn that the idea that root canals are painful is a dated one, and something that is no longer true. As a matter of fact, root canals are done in order to relieve your pain, not to inflict more pain upon you. Here’s what you need to know about the persistent myth that root canals are painful and why it’s just that: a myth.
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What Is Endodontic Surgery And What Is It Used For?
There are many different treatment options out there designed to preserve your natural teeth and to keep them in good condition. One such treatment is endodontic surgery. While many cases of tooth decay can be treated by your dentist, others require endodontic surgery in order to preserve your natural tooth.
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