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dental peas got a question Aug 6, 2014 22:05:25 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:05:25 GMT

I had 4 core buildups a few days ago and next month I will have the workup for the crowns.
The dentist told me that on two of them need root canals.
Neither of the two teeth hurt or have hurt.
The reason I am having the crowns is that I had large fillings in these teeth and decided to
get crowns instead of waiting for the fillings to fail or crack.

My question is since I already had the core buildups wouldn't the teeth be showing signs of needing a root canal?
TIA

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gavinsmom Full Member Posts: 134 Jun 28, 2014 15:03:32 GMT	dental peas got a question Aug 6, 2014 22:51:53 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gavinsmom on Aug 6, 2014 22:51:53 GMT A root canal is the nerve tissue INSIDE the tooth. If they decay or old filling were too close to the nerve or root canal space, a root canal may still be needed regardless of already having the cores..

Deleted Posts: 0 Oct 8, 2024 2:54:06 GMT	dental peas got a question Aug 7, 2014 23:41:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 23:41:28 GMT Thanks, I was just kinda hoping to get out of a root canal but I guess I have to.. it will be my first.

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dental peas got a question Aug 7, 2014 23:44:20 GMT

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Post by YooHoot on Aug 7, 2014 23:44:20 GMT

Why would they do root canals on teeth that aren't bothering you? Do you have infections that they can see on the xrays? You can always have a root canal done after you have the crowns made. Yes, it involves putting a hole in a perfectly good crown but it's done all the time.

ETA: meaning if you choose not to have them before prepping for the crowns

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susans sister Full Member Posts: 311 Location: Asheville, NC Jun 26, 2014 22:11:02 GMT	dental peas got a question Aug 7, 2014 23:45:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susans sister on Aug 7, 2014 23:45:35 GMT Root Canals are not as bad as they used to be. No worse than a crown. But they do add a lot to the cost of the tooth.

mikklynn Eternal Pea Posts: 23,455 Location: Minnesota Site Supporter Jun 26, 2014 17:57:56 GMT	dental peas got a question Aug 8, 2014 0:40:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mikklynn on Aug 8, 2014 0:40:44 GMT Don't fear a root canal. It's no more painful than a filling. It just takes a long time. It's ok to fear the bill!
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