Root canal question

[brookeley 81]

So about 3-4 years ago i broke a bottom back tooth, less than half was gone. I didnt have insurance, and couldn't afford a dentist. Anyway, it NEVER caused any issues! No pain! No sensitivity! Like nothing wrong.
Recently, now since i have insurance, ive been going to dentist get work done. They did a procedure on a part of my gum, front bottom, for gum receding in a spot, where they filled it in with a layer of gum tissue. I ate soft foods And left the stitch in for 2 weeks to make sure i didnt mess up any of the work. But, i have not noticed any difference in my gum from before to now.
Now, for the broken tooth, was going to put a crown, once they started cleaning it out to prep for a temporary crown they said i will have to go back for a root canal before the permanent crown. I though a root canal was needed if you were in pain or having issues with that tooth. Being that i paid so much to fix a gum recession that looks no different, im kind of suspicious if i really need a root canal? Or its just a way to make money. I feel i would have just been fine with putting a crown since i went so long with no issues how it was.

 

[Dr M]

Do you have an x-ray of the tooth? Root canals are also performed on necrotic teeth , which sometimes present with no symptoms.
As for the gum graft that was placed-depending on the type of graft, it can sometimes take more than a month to heal.

 

[Dr Sunali dental Solution]

You may not see immediate differences in your gums after surgery for recession treatment, this does not necessarily indicate a failure of the procedure; rather, it could reflect normal healing processes that require ongoing monitoring.

It might seem unnecessary given your lack of symptoms prior to treatment, there are valid reasons why your dentist would recommend a root canal before placing a permanent crown—primarily related to protecting against future complications arising from potential underlying issues with the tooth’s pulp.