Can I put a white filling on my front tooth, instead of a crown and how long will it last?

I had a root canel done on my front tooth and was advised that i need to put in a dental crown, but they are very expensive, would it be safe to rather put in a white filling and how long will it last for? please help!!

Can I put a white filling on my front tooth, instead of a crown and how long will it last?
always after a RCT a crown has to be fixed. The RCT treated tooth get brittle after the nerve %26amp; blood supply is cut. I will fractuer if the crown is not fixed. It will turn dark, non vital.
Reply:I have a white filling on the back of my front tooth and it has lasted for about 10 years so far.. :o)
Reply:Go with a porcelain crown so it matches the other teeth. There is probably not enough tooth structure to do a filling, the tooth will just break off next time you bite into an apple or tough steak. A crown will last a long time, a filling will not.
Reply:I had a couple of white fillings done in my molars and have had nothing but problems with them. You have to know that they stain big time so get used to having brown spots on them. I had mine done 3 years ago and they now need replaced because both molars have cracked now and I need crowns put on anyways. If it is in the back of the tooth where it won't show then it might be OK but if the filling is in the front of your tooth I wouldn't recommend it. I can't get the stains out of mine, I don't smoke or anything either. If it is a large filling don't do it, if it is small and not going to be noticeable then I would go for it. I don't think you would have the problem of the tooth cracking if it's not a molar like mine did. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have a white filling in the back and it's lasted. My husbands front tooth was chipped and they filled it to match his teeth. Looks good and has lasted.


I'd tell your dentist what you want and why and see what they say- they do know whats best unless they are trying to take you for more money than what you actually need. You can get a crown or a cap that is white too.


Just ask your dentist. If you don't like what they say get a second opinion.


Good Luck!
Reply:Depends on how large the cavity is. Bear in mine you have a dead tooth after rt canal %26amp; if it is a large filling will probable break off in a few yrs!! Doc W
Reply:I had a root canal. Never got a crown put on it. Lasted about 8 years. Now I don't have a tooth at all.