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When getting a crown on a molar that had root canal do you need to get numb? i hate the numbness feeling

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT ....: Not really needed, nerve is dead.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Srinivas Katta answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tooth: Yes, if not it will hurt.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Control Fear: Local anesthetic makes it feel much better. Tolerate the feeling for the short period of time to allow the doctor to have better control of the area to give a better result.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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A member asked:

When getting a crown on a molar that had root canal do you need to get numb? i hate the numbness feeling

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

Dr. Srinivas Katta answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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