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amylynn8
Nov 16, 2012, 04:14 AM
I have a VERY painful jaw which seems to be under a tooth in which I have a crown. Would it be possible to need a root canal? If so, does the dentist take crown off to do the work?

joypulv
Nov 16, 2012, 04:31 AM
Yes and yes. It might also be possible that the tooth cannot be saved and must come out. That has happened to me - the pain was an infection from a vertical crack in the tooth, not a cavity.

Fr_Chuck
Nov 16, 2012, 05:19 AM
Yes it is very possible and a crown does not stop other problems, often many will latter get bad and have to have more work or be lost

SD dental girl
Nov 18, 2012, 09:48 AM
It is possible you need a root canal. IF you do, the root canal can be done through the crown. The DDS will drill through the crown then, after the root canal is finished, a filling material will be placed. I hope this helps you out. Good Luck!