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I was about to get veneers but my dentist said if they break then i would need a root canal to fix it. if this is true, why is that?
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If what breaks..: ... The veneer or the tooth? If your tooth fractures in a certain way, then yes, you would need root canal therapy to repair. Your dentist may have changed his/her thoughts on your treatment after the teeth were cleaned and prepared. Not enough info given in your post. Your dentist will have the best answer to your question.
Answered 1/18/2014
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Discuss with dentist: The reason you would need a root canal is if a cavity invades the pulp or nerve of the tooth. If a tooth breaks off horizontally at the gum line, then you would also need a root canal and post to build up the tooth for a crown to replace the missing tooth structure. I would ask the dentist for further clarification about what he meant.
Answered 3/17/2014
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Find another Dr: Veneers may crack and break without Any risk for a root canal Poor advice.
Answered 10/31/2015
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