Posts Tagged ‘root canal infection’

I Had Root Canal Treatment Two Years Ago But My Tooth Has Now Cracked. I’d Like To Know The Advantages Of Each Treatment Method?

Thursday, August 28th, 2014
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Hello Mark. I had root canal treatment two years ago but my tooth has now cracked, it’s the furthest back molar. Does it need to be replaced with an implant or can it just be removed? I am interested to know what are the advantages of each treatment method? Would just having the tooth removed cause any problems in the future?
There does not seem to be any
infection and the bone is good but the crack means that the tooth moves and is uncomfortable each time I put any pressure on it so trying not to eat on it.

Many thanks.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Since My Root Canal Treatment My Tooth Has Been Sensitive And Causes Pain Spreading To My Ears. Why Is This?

Monday, January 13th, 2014
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Hello Dr. Moore, I have undergone root canal treatment 2 months back. Currently my root canalled tooth is highly sensitive even to normal water. For both hot and cold things it is sensitive. It’s causing a pain and spreading to my ears. I am brushing with Sensitive pro-relief for 3 weeks, twice daily, yet no relief from the pain. While having chewing gum I can feel slight pain in the root canalled tooth at a particular spot. From that particular spot only, the pain is getting triggered. Can you suggest why this could be happening? Thank you, I shall look forward to your reply.

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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

Will I Get An Infection After My Dentist Put Cotton Wool In My Root Canal?

Monday, September 16th, 2013
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Hello, I need some advice, Dr Shaffie. I had a root canal done by my general dentist and while in the process of getting it done she placed a piece of cotton wool inside my tooth and covered it with a hard substance. Now my tooth is throbbing and killing me and when I bite down I feel something moving away in my tooth and it’s very painful. I asked around and I was told she was not supposed to use cotton and I that this could cause some kind of infection. I was told to go to the emergency room immediately and have them remove the cotton to avoid tooth infection. Is this really true?

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Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

I recently recieved root canal treatment but an abscess still remains 4 days after. What advice could you offer?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
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Hi, I just paid £289 for Root canal, it was 6pm and he did it very quickly, I had a small abcess at root and now 4 days later their is still a bump and it feels sore and still like an abcess when I press on it, I have had it 4 years and I think 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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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Continued root canal pain 36 hours after treatment.

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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i have had the first session of root canal treatment, it is 36 hours after the treatment and the pain is really bad! is this normal. i have taken pain killers and they dont seem to touch the pain. could there be a problem? your advice would be greatly appriciated. 

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

Why is tooth grey after root canal treatment?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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i chipped my tooth and they gave me a root canal. Now my tooth looks grey almodt like its dying is that suppose to happen?

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

Laser disinfection for tooth infection after an unsuccessful root canal treatment.

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
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Hi,
I need your help regarding P.A.D.laser disinfection for tooth
infection and will be very grateful for your assistance .
I had unsuccessful root canal treatment in a private clinic few months ago and have been referred to see NHS endodontist which did not offer any eficient help either.
I am trying to find laser photo-activated disinfection treatment in London as alternative option.
Do you know which clinic in London is offering such a treatment and is it going to cure chronic infection.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have had major dental work done which needs to be redone, what should I do?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
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I had veneers and crowns done and the work had to be redone after 1yr. The veneers were all cracked and decay started around the crown. Now it has been 5 month since the last work and the same problems are happening, lickage, decay and gum inflamation. I got a second opinion from a reputable dentist and the work that has to be redone is estimated at $15 000.00. Should the dentist pay for it. I had no problem prior to the cosmetic work. I just wanted my front teeth to be straight the big fillings to be removed. Now I have major problems including rooth infection due to too much drilling.
What should I do? I can’t stay like this. I am constantly in pain.
Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have had root canal treatment on the same tooth and it is still infected, what should I do?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
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I have had root canal treatment on two teeth, one years old & one current after an infection developed in the root . The current treatment does not seem to have been successful after two or three attempts by my dentist. I am currently on a course of antiboitics (metronidazole) to try & finally clear the infection. If this is not successful my dentist says the tooth will have to be extracted. As this is an upper main molar I would like to retain the tooth. The old root canal tooth has also become sensitive again (lower molar) but my main concern is the current problem. Could you please offer a second opinion.

Kind Regards

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

Is root canal treatment necessary?

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
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Hi
I broke the outer half of an upper molar (filled) some years ago and did nothing about it. The break was above the gum line. It gave me no trouble. Recently I have noticed an occasional very slight headache on the same side of my head and very faint sensitivity in my cheek. The broken tooth is very briefly sensitive to hot and cold. It is not sensitive to pressure or discoloured.

I visited a new dentist who examined and drilled the tooth. He then placed a temporary white filling and told me to return in 4 days for root canal treatment. He did not take an x ray.

I am currently in no discomfort whatsoever. Is it likely that I need root canal treatment? I am reluctant to undergo this if not strictly necessary.

Many Thx

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