Do i need a root canal treatment for my front tooth?

Question

I fell and hit my tooth when I was 10..since then my front tooth has darkened and most ppl say I have a dead tooth. I was planning to go to get porcelain veneers. But someone told I would have to get a root canal on top of the veneers!!! I'm paying cash for all of the procedures..Is it really true that if you have a dead tooth..u need a root canal to SAVE the root (and to prevent from falling off later)??? or can i just get the veneers to cover it?

Answer 1

If your tooth is grey or dark the nerve is dead.  Bacteria is leaking into the nerve chamber and causing the discoloration.  Whoever is doing your veneers should know this by a x-ray. The tooth may be abscessed even become loose if not treated.  You can still have a veneer done, and the root canal after.  Another way to go with out a veneer is have the root canal done and after do a internal bleaching to get rid of the dark tooth.  You may even be happier with that result.

Answer 2

root canals are really a waste of time if you are getting anything done. if you are worried about putting on a veneer over a dead tooth then find out about an implant. probably your best money wise.

Answer 3

Bleaching won't work!!  RT canal  & crown  or implant will work!1   Doc W