Archive for the ‘Root Canal Treatment’ Category

Will root canal treatment lessen pain caused by teeth with no enamel?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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My 14 year daughter unfortunately had her four back teeth come through with no enamal on them, about 3 months ago we had to have a root canal treatment on one of them. She is now in pain again and the dentist has recommended that they try root canal treatment again, the tooth is crumbling away, and she is on anti biotics to try and clear the infection she also has a phobia with needles and dentists! Is another root canal treatment likely to work for her, or would it be best to extract the tooth? This is not an option that she wants as she does not want a gap in her teeth, but the pain she went through last time for it not to work, how many times will they try and do root canal before they say to extract it. Many thanks,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is breastfeeding okay after teeth whitening?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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hi i just got my teeth whitened in house whitening three 10min sessions with the laser in the dentist. i am breastfeeding my 3month old…the dentist knew i had just had a baby and am BFing…is it safe to BF now? i got a burn on my lip afterwards like a blister on my bottom lip and am now paranoid that the bleach could have got into my system.thanks,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can tooth cap be whitened?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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hello, i am interested in getting my teeth whitened but have a cap on my front tooth where i chipped it when i was younger. will this have an affect on my teeth getting whiter or will the cap whiten aswell? thankyou.,

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Is gum surgery and dentist advice accurate?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
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I have four crowns on my front teeth with root canal done more than 15 years sgo. As I was feeling some pain and pressue so my dentist told me that you have to redo root canal and than new crowns will be put.After root canal was done he said one of my front tooth( 11) which has post has no space on back for crown to be fixed so gum surgery is required to expose the root at least 5-6 mm and bone would also be cut. He said this type of treatment may not be good in long run so best option is to take out the teeth and do implant. He said if we do expose root now and cut the bone 5-6mm and crown is not stable after wards then impalnt is also difficult as some part of bone already ic cut. I need your opinion on this.,

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Is it normal to still feel numbness after root canal treatment?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
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last Thursday 4/02/10 i had a root canal completed on UR2 tooth and now on Tues(/02/10 i am still experiencing a dull but at times intense aching. The severity of discomfort varies throughout the day from barely noticeable to quite severe radiating up into jaw. I havd been having problems for about 3 months with this tooth before my dentist decided to carry out the root canal. She said the procedure went well and was straight forward. Because i have Multiple Sclerosis she has said that if i continue to have problems with this tooth then i need to see my GP because it will be “to do with my condition”. Is this discomfort normal and if so how long should it last. What can i do next apart from have the toth extracted if this does not settle. Ps. the tooth feels ‘tender’ but not painful to the touch and there is no swelling but behind the tooth is also tender. I also clench my teeth at night and wonder if this could be a contributing factor. Sorry this is so long but i’m desperate to sort this problem once and for all. Many thanks,

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What treatment can I have for crack in root canal?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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I was having pain in my only tooth with a root canal and a crown, had it xrayed by my dentist and was told I had a crack through the root canal tooth and would need it removed and a bridge applied, what would happen if I did nothing with this tooth, I have always favored it, and it doesn’t seem to bother me too much now (only with a sinus infection I had). Thank you,

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Dentist recommends root canal but how long will this last?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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My dentist recommends a root canal but Im nervous because I want to know the success rates and to know how long I can expect the root canal to last. I do not want to pay for root canal then six months later pay for something else on it.,

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan