Should I Remove a Crown if It Doesn't Cause Any Discomfort?

Hi Joey.  I would love to help, but I am unclear on what you are considering.  I understand that the tooth has a root canal and these teeth typically will not produce symptoms even if there is a probem.  If your dentist is recommending a new crown you probably have recurrent decay or an ill fitting crown. If this is the case replace it.  If he/she is recommending an extraction and implant there is something more serious occuring with this tooth.  This will be more involved and you should ask questions and be clear prior to starting any treatment.  Good luck.

It here should be a reason for any treatment, even if it just for looks.  It would help to know why the we dentist is suggesting a new crown.  Dental implants are for when an entire tooth fails, so there likely is something going on.

You should see the radiograph to see what the dentist sees and have them explain his or her reasons.... good luck

 

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD       CEO Baystate Dental PC

There is an old saying "if it isn't broken, don't fix it!" This is what comes to mind when I read your question. You are exhibiting no symptoms so I would  do nothing until you actually know why your new private dentist diagnosed an implant case! If you have decay under the crown, you should take care of that. I would not do work that is unnecessary unless there is a substantial reason your new dentist can give you  to do an implant! I also would get a second opinion so you feel more comfortable with the diagnosis.

It all depends on the reason that the dentist told you. If he did not explain why, please ask him. You are entitled to know why it should be removed.