I have had infections after poor root canal treatment

Q. Hi. I have been having consultations with a dentist re having a problem root (poor root canal treatment many years ago, since infected on the side, now apparently perforated) removed and replaced with an implant. However, I am a bit concerned and would appreciate some advice. The dentist (private) advertises implants as a service, [...]

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should i have a crown or a white filling

Q. I have been having treatment for a root cancal on two teeth. My dentist believes that white fillings will be best for these teeth is this the cas as I am aware that crowns may be best. Also a fracture tooth needs repaired. She believes that white filling will be best. Is this also [...]

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What will happen if i do not replace my crown

Q. A crown fell off a tooth that had a root canal. What will happen if I don’t replace the crown. The tooth has no pain.
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry. the tooth can break down if the crown is not replaced also this jeopardises the seal of the root canal which can [...]

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should my crown be sensitive after root canal

Q. I had a root canal done over a year ago and had a crown put on the same tooth a couple months ago. That tooth or crown is now rather sensitive at night, when I exercise and at times when I bite down on it; is this normal?
A. The mouth is a very sensitive [...]

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ive had root canal broken crowns and abscess

Q. Hi There Rob, Please can you help me, I have had root canal done on a lower left molar 5 years ago and a crown was placed onto the root that was left - not very much as badly destroyed it fell out a few times in those years and we just glued it [...]

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after a root canal should i have white fillings

Q. I have been having treatment for a root cancal on two teeth. My dentist believes that white fillings will be best for these teeth is this the cas as I am aware that crowns may be best. Also a fracture tooth needs repaired. She believes that white filling will be best. Is this also [...]

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dental implant or bridge for root resorption

Q. I had 6 front upper teeth crowned (#6-110. #6 WAS needed following root canal. The others 5 were cosmetic. Tooth #8 was fine on xrays at the time of crowning. 3 months later the xray showed circular shadow about 1/4 wau into the side of tooth. 1 month later it is now at 3/4 [...]

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what should i do after my tooth cap has fallen off

Q. 2 years ago i had my front tooth capped as it was discloured due to having previously undergone root canal treatment on it. Recently as i was biting into a chocolate the full cap came off including the peg part of my tooth. The cap has temporarily been put back in using some kind [...]

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I had root canal treatment around 15 yrs ago on my

Q. Hello, I had root canal treatment around 15 yrs ago on my front tooth and had a veneer fitted. In the past 3 or 4 years I have had a number of veneers and they either fall off or crack. I had one fitted 2 weeks ago and within days 2 large cracks appeared. [...]

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I have an abscess and need root canal is £630 expensive

Q. I went to visit a dentist today complaining of a throbbing tooth ache, my dentist said that he thinks its an abscess he then said that I needed root canal on my molar and did not quote me a price, he is now charging me £630 - isn’t that really expensive?
 
A. Prices vary according [...]

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If my root canal doest work will I loose the bridge that is fitted to it

Q. I have recently had root canal work on one tooth and the tooth next to this had been removed due to previous failed root canal work. So far the recent root canal work seems to have worked although I do feel some discomfort from time to time, I am about to have bridgework to [...]

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I have a root infected molar tooth should I have an implant

Q. I have a molar tooth which has been root filled & has had a crown for several years. An infection developed in the gum root which was treated by antiobiotics but my dentist is certain it will recur & has advised removal of this tooth. If I want an implant how long should I [...]

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