Should I straighten teeth before root canal and crown placement, or after? (Photos)

July 26, 2017
Asked By:Namra in London, GB

Broke front tooth 15 yrs ago. Dentist applied composite filling. I've no problems except it's now whiter than the rest and has protruded. I want to first straighten then whiten my teeth. And finally apply a veneer/crown to the broken tooth. I want the least invasive approach. One dentist said (based on an x-ray) I should whiten then root canal and crown the broken tooth before straightening them (invisalign). Another said whiten and straighten my teeth before root canal and crown. Views?

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July 27, 2017

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July 30, 2017

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July 31, 2017

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