Root Canal Crowns: Common Mistakes That Cause Trouble

Waiting Too Long for the Crown

After a root canal the tooth can feel perfectly normal. So it is tempting to put off the crown because well nothing hurts anymore.

A tooth that has had a root canal has usually lost a lot of its inner structure. The tooth can be weaker than it feels especially when you are chewing something. Waiting months while using the tooth normally is a gamble that I would avoid.

Treating the Temporary Filling Like the Final Fix

A filling is there to get you through the gap before the permanent restoration. The temporary filling is not meant to carry the job forever.

• The temporary filling feels fine which is why people forget about the temporary filling until something changes.

• If the temporary filling wears down or comes loose do not simply ignore the filling and hope the tooth behaves.

Getting the Crown Fit Wrong

A crown should not feel like you have suddenly grown a tooth. If crown hits first when you bite down crown can take pressure every time you chew even if the discomfort is subtle.

A good fit matters. Your dentist should check how your teeth come together and make adjustments if crown feels too high.

Choosing the Crown Without Looking at the Tooth

Not every tooth that has had a root canal has the needs. A back tooth takes chewing forces while a front tooth has different demands and a bigger cosmetic concern.

The crown material and design should suit the tooth. How much structure remains. Trying to make the decision based on price is usually a bad shortcut.

• For a tooth strength matters a lot because those chewing forces are not gentle.

• Appearance matters toward the front although function still comes first.

• The remaining tooth structure is the part people forget about. Your dentist has to work with what’s actually there.

Forgetting That the Crown Still Needs Care

A crown is not a force field. The tooth underneath can still develop problems around the edges if cleaning is poor. The gum around the crown needs attention too.

If the crown becomes loose cracks or suddenly feels different get it checked rather than waiting for pain. Teeth that have had a root canal do not always give you the warning you expect.

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