If I need a crown do I need a root canal?

This is a very common question. A root canal is a procedure that is done to remove bacteria from inside the tooth. The roots of the tooth remain, but the canal that goes through them is cleaned and sealed. Crowns are a type of restoration that helps to strengthen weakened teeth and a separate procedure from root canals. Sometimes both are necessary, however, it we are simply dealing with a weakened tooth, a crown can be completed without doing a root canal first.