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  • Jul 24, 2010, 07:40 PM
    diamondg
    Dentist says my 14 year old needs a root canal.
    My son is 14 years old the dentist says he needs a root canal. My question is after he grows up and his mouth grows won't he need more work to the root canal and a larger tooth?
  • Jul 24, 2010, 08:04 PM
    Wondergirl

    Would the root canal be in a permanent tooth? Permanent teeth don't change in size, so he won't need more work to that tooth unless the crown chips or falls off.
  • Jul 24, 2010, 09:09 PM
    diamondg

    To wondergirl,
    It is a permanent tooth. Thank You So Much, Have A Blessed Week.
  • Jul 25, 2010, 06:36 AM
    flossie
    The tooth should have a crown placed on it to prevent the chance of the tooth breaking. When a root canal is done the tooth becomes brittle since there is no nerve (or moisture) in it and can break. Often when a root canal tooth breaks it will break to the point where the tooth has to be removed. It's always a shame when a tooth that has had extensive treatment has to be removed.

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