Phoenix patient asks, “Is a crown or veneer the best protection for a tooth after root canal?”
Root canal therapy may sound like a worrisome procedure, but this necessary treatment can save and repair a tooth. Inside the center of the tooth is a pulp chamber and canals that contain nerves. The root canal extends from the pulp chamber to the ends of the root. Once a tooth has fully grown, the nerves are not vital to the health of the tooth, serving primarily to provide the sensations of heat or cold. Extensive decay, cracks, trauma, cavities, or numerous dental treatments can irritate a tooth. When a tooth becomes inflamed and infected, the pulp and nerves need … Continue reading
