Do I really have to get a crown after I have root canal treatment (endodontic)?

In most cases a tooth will need a crown or (coverage) following endodontic treatment. There are very few occasions when the opening to the root canal is very small and a crown MAY not be necessary. Most teeth that require endodontic treatment have been previously compromised by a variety of factors, including decay, cracks and large fillings. A proper restoration, usually a crown, restores the tooth to the proper form and function. A crown also aids in the prevention of fracture and subsequent loss of a root canalled tooth. A tooth that has had the appropriate root canal treatment followed by a proper restoration can last as long as your natural teeth. Root canals are not cheap; a proper restoration not only protects your root canalled tooth, it also protects your investment!

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