{"id":2029,"date":"2022-10-25T14:56:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2022-10-25T14:56:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:56:32","slug":"tooth-post-core-save-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/tooth-post-core-save-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are a Tooth Post and Core the Only Way to Save My Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before my dental appointment last week, I had not heard of a post and core. My dentist says it will save my tooth. I thought a root canal protects a tooth, and I am trying to understand why I might need the extra step. My dentist&#8217;s explanation does not make sense. Why would I need a post and core, and what could happen if I decline it? \u2013 Thank you. Roderick from Newark, NJ<\/p>\n<p>Roderick,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your question.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist recommends a post and core to preserve your tooth<\/p>\n<h2>What Are a Dental Post and Core?<\/h2>\n<p>A dental post is a small rod that helps your tooth support a core. A core is a dental filling material for building your tooth to support a dental crown. Dentists use a post and core to strengthen a weak tooth after root canal treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Would a Dentist Recommend a Post and Core?<\/h2>\n<p>A dentist may recommend a post and core if you lack enough healthy tooth structure to support a dental crown. Sometimes, a dentist must remove so much tooth decay or damage that little structure remains for cementing on a dental crown. A dentist will complete these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform root canal therapy to remove tooth decay and infection<\/li>\n<li>Insert one or two posts into the tooth<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the tooth with dental material<\/li>\n<li>Use dental bonding to shape the crown of the tooth<\/li>\n<li>Bond the dental crown to the rebuilt tooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Will You Use a Your Tooth If You Decline a Post and Core?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_2030\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2030\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la.jpg\" alt=\"Dental implant with crown, abutment, and implant screw identified\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la.jpg 400w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dental-implant-metairie-la-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dental implant<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you decline a post and core, you may lose your tooth for these reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Without a post and core, your weak tooth may not be able to support a dental crown in the long term.<\/li>\n<li>If your tooth further weakens, your dentist must remove it.<\/li>\n<li>Replacing a missing tooth is expensive. You can expect to pay $3,000 to $5,000 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dental-implants.html\">dental implant and crown<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are unsure about your dentist\u2019s treatment recommendation for a post and core, you may get a second opinion from an advanced cosmetic dentist. Delaying a post and core can create more concerns with your tooth and result in costly treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Duane Delaune, a <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana, cosmetic dentist<\/a>, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before my dental appointment last week, I had not heard of a post and core. My dentist says it will save my tooth. I thought a root canal protects a tooth, and I am trying to understand why I might need the extra step. My dentist&#8217;s explanation does not make sense. 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