{"id":722,"date":"2017-03-21T18:51:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T18:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:02:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:02:29","slug":"why-do-i-need-a-crown-after-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/why-do-i-need-a-crown-after-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do I need a crown after a root canal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Crown after Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why may a dental crown be needed after a root canal?&nbsp; Well let&#8217;s start by talking about root canals.&nbsp; A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/endodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root canal<\/a> may be necessary when your tooth decay has reached the inner pulp or root of your tooth.&nbsp; The infection may be extremely painful or you may not even know the decay has spread to the root.&nbsp; Removing the tooth decay and infection is essential to preventing the spread of the infection to surrounding gum and bone tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a root canal is necessary, your dentist will use a drill or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/laser-dentistry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laser <\/a>to take out the decayed enamel, dentin, and the pulp to ensure all of the infected tooth is gone.\u00a0 Depending on how much of the natural tooth structure must be removed, and other factors, will often determine whether a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-crowns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental crown<\/a> is needed after a root canal.\u00a0 Generally, when large decay is present, the tooth has been significantly weakened, and when the tooth regularly experiences a lot of pressure (think back molar tooth), a dental crown may be appropriate to restore function.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Dental Crown?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-crowns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental crown<\/a> is a tooth look-alike that fits over the remaining portion of your natural tooth to help strengthen the tooth, protect the remaining tooth structure from further decay, and to restore the look and function of your smile.\u00a0 There are several types of dental crowns and uses vary by function and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Dental Crown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stainless steel, gold, high noble, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), porcelain, ceramic, zirconia?! How do you choose what type of crown is best for you!&nbsp; Depending on the location, visibility, needed function, and budget, choosing the right dental crown for you should be a personal decision made with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stainless Steel<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"87\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignright wp-image-748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/steel-crown-300x292.png\" alt=\"steel crown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/steel-crown-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/steel-crown.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 87px) 100vw, 87px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pros: More cost effective, Okay for temporary use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cons: Preferred for children only, does not resemble a natural tooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver\/Gold\/Metal Alloys<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"63\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignright wp-image-747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gold-crown-223x300.png\" alt=\"gold crown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gold-crown-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gold-crown.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 63px) 100vw, 63px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pros: Long-lasting, rarely chip or fracture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cons: Metal tooth does not resemble a natural tooth, depending on the price of metal can cost more than a PFM or all-ceramic crown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pros: Outer portion can be matched to surrounding teeth color, strong<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" class=\"wp-image-741 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PFM-crown.png\" alt=\"PFM crown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PFM-crown.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PFM-crown-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cons: More natural tooth has to be removed to fit this type of crown, can wear over time, can fracture or chip, metal can show if gums recess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-Porcelain or All-Ceramic\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pros: Very strong, long-lasting, one-piece (compared to PFM), less natural tooth <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"87\" class=\"alignright wp-image-739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bruxzir-300x169.png\" alt=\"bruxzir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bruxzir-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bruxzir-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bruxzir.png 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>has to be removed, tooth colored, no metal, better investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cons: Must be hand-crafted by a dental lab taking about 1 week to make<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling your Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa, Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson and his dental team have made it easy and convenient for you to reserve dental appointments that fit your schedule!&nbsp; You can book directly online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mycostamesadentist.com<\/a>, call\/text us at (714) 424-9099, or email us at info@mycostamesadentist.com.&nbsp; We have morning, evening, Saturday, and emergency appointments available now.&nbsp; You can live chat us on our website too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 691px; left: 809px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; 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Well let&#8217;s start by talking about root canals.&nbsp; A root canal may be necessary when your tooth decay has reached the inner pulp or root of your tooth.&nbsp; The infection may be extremely painful or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,249,174,173,2,24,1],"tags":[385,387,187,359,26,389,388,386,47,32,30,46,390,391,49,96,31,380,384,97],"class_list":["post-722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dental-conditions","category-dental-health","category-dental-insurance-uncategorized","category-dental-insurance","category-dental-procedures","category-patient-care","category-uncategorized","tag-achy-tooth","tag-all-ceramic-crown","tag-best-dentist-near-me","tag-best-dentist-oc","tag-costa-mesa-dentist","tag-crown-ppo-insurance","tag-crown-special","tag-dental-crown","tag-dental-insurance","tag-dentist-open-now","tag-emergency-dentist","tag-newport-beach-dentist","tag-no-dental-insurance","tag-pfm-crown","tag-ppo-insurance","tag-root-canal","tag-saturday-dentist","tag-sharp-tooth-pain","tag-throbbing-tooth","tag-tooth-pain"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why do I need a crown after a root canal?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Throbbing tooth pain? 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