Your dentist may have suggested root canal treatment to save your tooth from extraction. The proc…

Your dentist may have suggested root canal treatment to save your tooth from extraction. The procedure involves removing the damaged or infected pulp, filling the canals, adding a post, and sealing it with a filling. Finally, a crown is placed over the tooth to protect the tooth from breaking. However, some people skip this vital step due to financial concerns or a lack of understanding of its importance. Skipping the crown after root canal treatment might not seem like a big deal. However, this comes with certain consequences:

Tooth Fracture: The treated tooth can become fragile and susceptible to fracture. It can easily chip off while biting or chewing any hard food.

Tooth Infection: Infection can recur when bacteria reach the root of the tooth and infect the underlying pulp or nerve tissue.

Tooth Decay: Without proper protection after a root canal treatment, the treated tooth can still develop that may spread to the underlying structure and potentially result in tooth extraction.

Bite problems: Dental crowns restore tooth function. Not getting one after root canal treatment can alter your biting or chewing.

Aesthetic issues: After sealing the opening with fillings, the treated tooth may become discolored and change shape, causing it to look out of place.