Should I have the nerve in my tooth ‘killed’ before the tooth dies?

Q.
Good morning. I’ve had a porcelain crown on my front tooth for the last 25 years. It has now broken so I need to get it replaced. When I originally had the crown done it was on top of a vital tooth. My dentist said I could either leave the tooth as it is which could cause problems later on as the tooth could die or I could have the nerve ‘killed’ before fixing my new porcelain crown. I’ve had no tooth pain to date with my existing crown and I’m not sure which option is better. Please advise. Many thanks
A.
If the tooth is still ‘vital’ and healthy there usually would be no need to carry out a root canal treatment. It’s always best to try to maintain the vitality of all teeth.

However if the tooth has broken so much that placing the crown requires a post to be placed in the rooth of the tooth then it may be required for that reason. Your dentist should be able to advise you on the best course of action

Hope that helps?

Mark

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes
August 24th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Sami Says :

Dear Dr Hughes,

Thank you very much for your helpful advice!

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