HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Do everyone usually need a crown after a root canal therapy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Most often YES: There is always an exception to every rule. Discuss your options with your dentist. Statistically you will be better off with having one done if its a back tooth following a rct.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/7/2017

5.5k views

Thank

Yes: It is recommended to place a crown after a root canal. If you choose to ignore this recommendation you will likely break the tooth and need it removed.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I just had root canal treatment this april 7,2015 but not yet put crown on it. Now,mu tooth feel sensitivity to cold and sensitivity goes on root?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Almost done with a root canal treatment. Just need filling and crown. But bite is off and tooth feels like it has moved/shifted. Is this normal?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I had my root canal treatment on front tooth last april 7,2015 but not yet put crown.to my surprise,it feels sensitivity to cold now and cant use to bite because it pains.Is it normal?what should i do?

16 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

My front tooth undergone a root canal instead of putting a crown after the treatment, my dentist put a permanent filling. Is it the same with crown?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had root canal treatment 1 month back. Pain subsided in a few days. But whenever I press my teeth together, the crowned teeth hurts a little. Help!

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is crowning? Normally those that did root canal treatment did the crowning also. Does it permanently stick to teeth?
Is a crown always required after root canal treatment?
Anyone know the cost for root canal treatment including crown in malaysia?
Do i need to get a crown after root canal treatment?
Do you think I should avoid a root canal or a crown by doing a laser nerve treatment for my tooth?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.