Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Health > Dental Health > How soon should a root canal be crowned?

How soon should a root canal be crowned?

In: Dental Health, Wisdom Teeth and Oral Surgery, Root Canals [Edit categories]

Answer:

As soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more chance there is of the temporary filling falling out and bacteria contaminating the inside of the tooth. Also, the tooth may fracture since root canal treated teeth have often been previously weakened by extensive decay.
Within a couple weeks is usually a good time.

Generally speaking, sooner is better than later.

Not getting a crown can result in the tooth fracturing, and a crown might not be possible then. Also, if the tooth with the root canal is visible when you smile, it may turn dark and diminish your smile. A crown will prevent that.

Waiting a few weeks before getting the crown is not always a bad idea, though. Allowing some time to pass will determine that the root canal was successful before investing in an expensive crown that might be lost if the tooth has to be extracted.

First answer by HawkeyeDJ. Last edit by Toothdoctor. Contributor trust: 6 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 20 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Dental Health questions?

	Did Tom's toothpaste have a recall?	Answer it!
	Why were the materials of the toothbrush chosen?	Answer it!
	What is the sonnet plaque made of?	Answer it!
	Why have you got red spots on your tongue web?	Answer it!
	How much is the brace in the Philippines?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

How long after a root canal should a tooth be crowned?
Wait until you are totally off pain killers and antibiotics to make sure there is no pain/discomfort. Dont hurry anything, my dentist did and I had to redo the root canal and finally extract the...
Should children have root canals?
If our childrens teeth fall out (the baby teeth) should they have to get root canals? Is the dentist pulling our leg telling us they have to have one? What do you think? Anyone? Dentists? Anyone out...
How do you do a root canal on a crowned tooth?
you go directly through the PBM/ crown it is later filled with a temporary material or a composite resin is placed back on it.
What should be done after a root canal?
tooth may be sore for several days after filling. Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) may be taken to ease the soreness. The tissues around the tooth may also be irritated. Rinsing the...
Should i have an Extraction or a root canal?
In all honesty, even after all the health considerations, it may not be worthwhile to you financially to have a root canal. I spent almost 2,000 dollars on having a bio-calyx type root canal...