“Do dentists numb you for crowns?”

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“Do dentists numb you for crowns?”

I will get dental crowns. Do dentists numb you for crowns?

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**Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin** Dentist York, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jacqueline Ann Marcin Dentist York, PA

Typically yes but on rare occasions, I have had a patient who requested no anesthetic and did fine! Good luck Thanks

**Dr. Colin Gibson** Orthodontist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Colin Gibson Orthodontist Denver, CO

Yes, they do! You need to be numb in order for the dentist to "prepare" your tooth for the temporary and permanent crowns. Thanks.

**Dr. Ronald Allan Hawkins** Dentist Lubbock, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ronald Allan Hawkins Dentist Lubbock, TX

Yes

**Dr. Russell Sassack** Dentist Sterling Heights, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Russell Sassack Dentist Sterling Heights, MI

Yes. Most of the time.

**Dr. Michael Acquista** Dentist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Acquista Dentist Brooklyn, NY

Usually, unless root canal was completed prior.

**Dr. Max Kerr** Dentist Cedar Park, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Max Kerr Dentist Cedar Park, TX

With a local injection.

**Dr. Joseph Anthony Battaglia** Dentist Wayne, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Joseph Anthony Battaglia Dentist Wayne, NJ

Most times yes. But there can be times when it is not necessary. Speak with your dentists as every case is different.