I am 80 years old and don't really expect to live more than 10 or 15 more years.
I went to my dentist and he told me that I need several root canals with crowns
which will run into the thousands of dollars.

I still have all my teeth except two which broke off and I had them replaced
with permanent bridges attached to crowns on each side.  Since that work was
done a couple of years ago my face is a bit lopsided but that is not my main
concern.

When I was much younger I had several root canals but there were no crowns
involved.  I have never had any trouble with those teeth since the root canals.
I have no pain in any of my teeth.  

Is there any way to have a root canal without the need for a crown?  I don't
want to spend a lot of money for something which is not necessary.  Since I
never had crowns with root canals in the past I am wondering if it is even
necessary.  

I have Delta Insurance which pays $1200 yearly and he said that won't even take
care of one tooth.  

Joyce