I need 4 root canals and crowns on my front teeth. My teeth are crooked. Will the dentist put the crowns on straight? (Photo)

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My teeth are fairly bad. They are crooked and crowded. I’m finally getting the told I need done and braces after that. I need 4 root canals done to my front teeth (crooked, overcrowded and overlapping) will my dentist place my crowns on “straight” would they put them on crooked like my other teeth are? I really would like to know if my teeth will look straighter after the procedure is done. Also I want the crowns done the same day as the root canal, can I request that? Sorry for the bad teeth

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:It’s best to ask your dentist to do a wax moch up of how your teeth are going to look prior to start of work. You can definitely improvement the alignment of your teeth with new crowns.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Chad Kasperowski, DMD · Answer

Yes, your dentist will be able to correct the crooked teeth when doing the crowns... although the “crooked” lower teeth will dictate how that is accomplished. 
Oftentimes the teeth can be prepared for crowns the same day that the root canals are done.. you will have temporary crowns on the same day.
Consider orthodontics (braces) to correct “crookedness”? 
Be sure to protect your investment in your teeth by taking good care of them and visiting your dentist regularly.

I need 4 root canals and crowns on my front teeth. My teeth are crooked. Will the dentist put the crowns on straight? (Photo)

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