{"id":1343,"date":"2021-09-14T15:30:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2021-09-14T15:59:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T19:59:01","slug":"dentist-recommending-a-crown-for-a-healthy-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dentist-recommending-a-crown-for-a-healthy-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dentist recommending a crown for a healthy tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dental-implants-crown-lowell-ma.jpg\" alt=\"Asian woman smiling - for info on dental crowns on healthy teeth from Lowell, MA dentist Dr. Szarek\" width=\"440\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dental-implants-crown-lowell-ma.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dental-implants-crown-lowell-ma-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/>I wonder if my dentist\u2019s business is in a slump, and he is looking for ways to generate income. I&#8217;ve had this dentist for four years. He did a root canal on my canine tooth three years ago, and now he says I should consider a crown to prevent the tooth from breaking. I have no symptoms in the tooth, and the x-rays show it is sound. Why would I get a crown? Thank you. Wei from MA<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wei,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your question.<\/p>\n<h2>Does a Front Root Canal Tooth Need a Crown?<\/h2>\n<p>A front tooth with a root canal does not need a crown unless it is weak or is already missing most of its structure. Sometimes, a dentist will place a crown for aesthetic reasons, but an advanced cosmetic dentist might use another option to improve the tooth&#8217;s appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Root Canal Affect a Front Tooth?<\/h2>\n<p>Root canal treatment removes tooth infection, but it also makes any tooth more brittle. Although it is easy to crown the tooth, more care is needed with a front tooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Canine Teeth and Root Canal Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Preparing a canine tooth for a crown requires a dentist to remove about one millimeter of structure all around the tooth. About 50% of the tooth\u2019s fracture resistance will be left. If the tooth weakens over time, it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\">break and create the need for a dental implant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Canine teeth have long roots to absorb intense horizontal stress to protect back teeth. So, grinding down a canine tooth for a crown is not advisable when the tooth is in reasonably good condition.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist\u2019s exam and x-rays show that your canine tooth is sound. So, we recommend not accepting a dental crown. You can ask your dentist for more information on why he recommends a crown if the tooth is in good condition. But based on the information you provided, we would not disturb the tooth and weaken it without good reason.<\/p>\n<p>You may choose to get a second opinion from a nearby accredited cosmetic dentist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\">Michael Szarek, DMD, an accredited cosmetic dentist<\/a> in Lowell, MA, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I wonder if my dentist\u2019s business is in a slump, and he is looking for ways to generate income. I&#8217;ve had this dentist for four years. He did a root canal on my canine tooth three years ago, and now he says I should consider a crown to prevent the tooth from breaking. 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