Do I have to wait six months to account for a potential root canal before getting a crown?

Question

I chipped my front tooth completely in half, and my dentist wants me to wait 6 months before getting a crown. The temporary tooth does not look great and he made it stick out so that it was thicker and wouldn’t break easily. I don’t understand why I need a to wait to get a root canal when i heard it could be years before the root goes bad AND you can still do a root canal through a crown?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I don't see a reason to wait.  Perhaps see an endodontist to evaluate the nerve.  If it needs to be done go ahead and do it.  If not, have the crown completed.  Good luck.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

A consultation with an endodontist would be a good first step. You can have a permanent crown done sooner than 6 months as long as you understand that you might need a root canal in the future and that it could shorten the life of your crown.

Yocasta Caba, DDS · Answer

Hello,
If your doctor want to wait more time before decided do a root canal is for one reason because when you need it you dont have to wait ask your doctor why is waiting that time.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

It's always best to do the root canal before placing crowns. You can do the root canal through the crown, but that will compromise the integrity of the crown and could cause it to break. I usually give trauma cases 6 weeks to heal before doing anything permanent. Then we retake xrays and test the nerve before deciding on a course of action.

Do I have to wait six months to account for a potential root canal before getting a crown?

Answers (4)

Answer: Root canal

Answer: Root canal

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Crown

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Do I have to wait six months to account for a potential root canal before getting a crown?

Answers (4)

Answer: Root canal

Answer: Root canal

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dental Crown

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.