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How long can i wait from root canal to crown?

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I got a root canal recently. The dentist said that i have to get a crown eventually. How long can i wait before having to do that?

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I had a root canal recently. A week later I returned for post installation, and about 2 1/2 weeks later had the crown added. No issues.

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Just long enough for the root canal to heal. I took my son today and he actually had a root canal performed and the dentist said he could get a crown in about 1 month when his braces come off.
I am a dental assistant and I've seen some people wait for years to get a crown, however this is not recommended. I had one patient who actually waited close to 5 years to come back for his crown and I've gotta tell you when we took that temporary crown off I thought I was gonna pass out from the smell it was so gross & I had a mask on so you can imagine. After a while your breath will start to stink because food and bacteria will slowly like leak under your temporary crown because they aren't made out of a long lasting material it's sort of like a plastic tooth that you really shouldn't use like a tooth that's perminant they really shouldn't be used for chewing and it won't be in contact with the opposing tooth. Your dentist will sort of grind it down so that it won't be in contact. So to answer your question I wouldn't wait to much longer then you have to. Save that money cause your crown will cost about $600.-$800. depending. Good luck hope I've helped
I have my degree in Expanded Function Dental Assisting my source is myself and my experience
speaking from personal experience, get the crown as soon as your dentist tells you too. I the great procrastinator waited six months, was eating a mouth full of spree and my incisor that had the root canal disintegrated.As soon as the root canal is done the tooth is dead, turns brittle and will break.
You should have the crown done ASAP only because now the tooth is in a fragile state and you do not want to risk fracturing it.
The tooth should also have the temp removed, a post put into the canal for strength and refilled before the prep work of the crown.
Dental asst 25 yrs