Archive for the ‘Root Canal Treatment’ Category

I am experiencing pain in the tooth next to the one that was root canaled, is this normal?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
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Hi, i did a root canal on friday on an upper tooth that was damaged but had fillings done months ago. im traumatized after the treatment, felt shaky right after i walked out of the clinic. After the root canal treatment, i did feel good for awhile but on the saturday, i had swelling on my whole of right face, even my tonsil and neck..swelling got worst by the day. Doc only prescribed me with mefanamic acid for the pain (no antibiotic given). even my head hurts. i visited the doc again on monday (today), re-cleaning of the tooth was done. swelling is still there (this time antibiotic was given), when i got home, i realized that the tooth next to it felt some pain. is that normal? or do i have to remove that tooth (the tooth that was re-cleaned seems ok so far).. swelling didnt go down yet, i still look like i got punched on the face, pain is minimized but i am feeling feverish after taking the antibiotic..is that a bad or good thing?. very worried and in pain…='( Help…,
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The swelling may take some tim… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can I have the root canal treatment done in a hospital under anaesthetic?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Ive just been to the dentist for root canal treatment and the injection to numb wouldnt numb it, i had 2 injections and still i could feel the pain..the dentist has dressed it and given me antibiotics because she says it hurts because its infected, i have to go back in a week to have it done again. I hate going to the dentist and is becoming more of a fear as ive got older, is it possible to have this done under an anescetic in hospital?,
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Root canal would not normally … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Would a 3 week gap between treatments cause a problem for me?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010
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Dear Dr Tennet, Last time I had a problem with a tooth, I was not aware of the problem until I went on a plane journey and experienced pain shortly after take off. Today I have just started root canal treatment which may take a further two visits to the dentist. I am a little worried because I am due to fly to Australia and may not have completed the full course of treatment by the time I leave. Do you think , having started the treatment, that I am less likely to experience a similar experience during the flight? And, would a three week gap between treatments cause a problem. I may be worrying unnecessarily but would not like to have problems during the flight. The dentist is hoping to be able to clean the canal at my next visit in a week’s time and depending on it’s condition complete the work three days later which will be the day before I fly. Obviously, I could have the tooth removed but would prefer not to do so at this stage. Advice on my options if this happens would be appreciated. Your advice would be most welcome. Yours sincerely,
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It very much depends on the to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

What is chronic apical periodontis?

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
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i had a root canal the pain is gone but the dentist said i have to get it redone because he said i have chronic apical periodontitis. what is that? and shall i get it redone?,
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It means that there is still i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I have an infection in my root after root canal treatment, what are my options?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
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I had a root canal 2 years ago after an injury, but the dentist did manage to remove all the root and it become infected, and it took two further attempts to remove the root. I changed dentist after this, as I didnt feel confident with this particular surgeon. I later had further infection and was treated with antibiotics, and my new dentists suggested I go back to my original dentist, which I wan’t happy to do. I have pain and sensitivity when I have hot or cold drinks and try and bite into things. I have had further antibiotics but nothing has helped. What are my options?,
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It is not possible to guarante… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

The tooth that had the root canal treatment is now decaying, what treatment options are available to me?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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I have a front tooth which was replanted 30 years ago following an accident. It has had root canal treatment but is now decaying and my NHS dentist is about to either recommend a crown (NHS) or implant (private treatment). I am currently pregnant to must wait for the xray. What is the protocol on getting a second opinion and exploring the possibility of an implant specialist doing the work rather than my existing NHS dentist? If I consult a private clinic what would be the cost of a consultation and necessary xrays etc – and could I ask my own dentist for copies of x-rays?,
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You will need to pay for a det… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My dentist had to postpone my appointment because my blood pressure was so high, will I be okay?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
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hi my blood pressure was 190/100 when i was on dental office and my doctor post pone the appiontment for root canal treatment to next week until my pressure become around 130/90 is that right iam on little pain and iam takind my blood pressure medeicine,
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hi in all honestly as long as… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I don’t want to lose my front tooth but I have a large abscess that won’t go, what should I do?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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Hi, I just paid private £277 for Root canal, it was 6pm and he did it very quickly, I had a small abcess at root and now 5 days later their is still a bump their and it feels even bigger and still like an abcess when I press on it, I have had it 4 years and I thnk its making me run down. I have never had anti biotics, what should I do? I do not want to lose the tooth as its my front one and I need a dental bridge from it.,
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Contact your dentist about you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I’m suffering from severe pain due to my root canal treatment, what can I do?

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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HAVE RECENTLY HAD ROOT CANAL WORK DONE, I WENT AND SAW REGULAR DENTIST WHO REMOVED OLD FILLING AND RE FILLED WAITING FOR OTHER DENTIST TO START ROOT CANAL, HE STARTED ROOT CANAL TREATMENT FRIDAY 29TH MAY , AND I HAD TO GO BACK AND SEE HIM ON FRIDAY 11TH JUNE SO HE COULD COMPLETE IT, TWO DAYS AGO I STARTED WITH PAIN WHICH HAS GRADUALLY GOT WORSE, RANG NORMAL DENTIST WHO GAVE PRESCRIPTION FOR ANTIBIOTICS AND SAID NOTHING COULD BEDONE AS HAD TO STAY IN PLACE FOR LONGER SO THAT THE DISINFECTANT COULD WORK, PAIN KILLERS NOW NOT WORKING AND FACE SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN, WHAT SHOULD I DO SEEK URGENT DENTIST TREATMENT FROM ANOTHER DENTIST AS OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE TO WAIT 7DAYS AND THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH,
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Go to your dentist tomorrow yo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 necessary to go for root canal treatment before crowning, in the case of the front teeth?

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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is it necessary to go for root canal treatment before crowning, in case of front teeth.???if not wat wil happening in future??? wil there be pain while changing the crown in future???plz advice…need to know as soon as possible.,
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Teeth are only root filled if … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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