Usually, yes. Usually a tooth the needs a root canal is a tooth that is fractured or has a large cavity and/or a large filling that makes the tooth structurally weak. A crown will restore and protect the tooth. Sometimes the front teeth that are subject to less chewing pressures, may not need a crown after a root canal.
Gentle Root Canals in Gaithersburg
To learn more about root canals at our Gaithersburg office, visit our root canal page.
To learn more about dental crowns offered at Lakeforest Dental Associates, visit our service page.
If you are in need of a root canal, crown, or dental exam, please do not hesitate to call our office. We are here to help and treat!