Posts Tagged ‘root canal treatment’

I went to a private dentist and have realised what a bad job my previous NHS dentist did. What can I do?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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Hello,
I have just been to a private dentist today to enquire about getting my teeth whitened I decided to choose one of the best in Aberdeen (Fergus & Glover) they took one look in my mouth & cant believe how bad an NHS dentist has left it after getting treatment & X-ray done only 1 month ago, they said i need root canal on my front tooth and is surprised its not infected yet & also I have a massive hole in the tooth at the back? So i have any rights against an NHS dentist for leaving me like this and now leaving me with a massive bill that i will have to know pay to go private as i no longer trust the NHS? Thanks

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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

After an x-ray I was told I will need root canal treatment and have been referred to a specialist. Why is this?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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I have recently been told, following routine xray/check-up, that I need root canal treatment for a front upper tooth which is part of a bridge.
She said even though I am symptom free I may be ok for 1 or 10 years but this needs doing.
She also said I need to be referred privatley as she does not have the equipemtn due to the bridge involvement.

WHY?

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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 am still in pain after root canal treatment. What are my options?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
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I have had root canal, retreatment on tooth#9,and I am still in a lot of pain!

I am at my wits end, what are my options, thanks,
Carolina

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

My tooth cracked and had to be extracted after root canal treatment. Can a crown be fitted?

Monday, November 29th, 2010
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I have had RCT on UL6 and was left for 6 months until any other treatment (check up) Just a week before my appointment, this tooth fractured and resulted in being extracted. Would the length of time this tooth was left, in a brittle state, be the reason this fractured? I had finished antibiotics 2 weeks prior to RCT so would infection be reduced? Would a temp crown be fitted in all RCT cases? Thankyou

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

Would a apicoectomy help reduce inflammation following a root canal or is extraction necessary?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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I’ve had two RCTs from the same endodontist and in both cases, the pain remained. X-rays are fine. second opinion agreed. He will not redo the RCTs, only extract. I saw on the X-ray that sealand had leaked. Would that cause inflammation? Would an apicoectomy help? I face losing two teeth. also, is tooth ache after three days normal post-op (after two relatively pain free days?)

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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

How much does root canal treatment cost and are there any sedation options availale?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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hi, roughly how much is it for root canal treatment on 1/2 teeth? a previous dentist I had, drilled so far into my tooth he nicked the nerve with the drill,and the tooth has just gradually gotten darker over time. it now hurts and i know i have to get it seen to, but i am absolutely petrified! also is there a sedation option available?
any help would be appreciated!

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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 it possible to have my crown removed to avoid damage when having a root canal?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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I have been having ongoing problems with a lower rt 7 which has been crowned with a white and now a gold crown. 2 months later sudden pain and sensitivity between the 7 and 8. Dentist is talking about root treatment by drilling through the crown. Can’t they take the crown off and replace after treatment.?

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

Should I return to the dentist if antibiotics have relieved my tooth pain but I am unable to put pressure on my tooth?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hi, I went to the dentist this week as I had waves of intense pain, ear ache and jaw ache, and medication wasn’t touching it. The dentist did an xray and couldn’t see anything wrong. My fillings that side looked normal, there were no tooth cracks either. However my wisdom tooth can be felt above my teeth and is inflamed. I have now been reffered to the hospital to have this removed. I was also given antibiotics. My question is, I am now 2 and a half days into my antibiotics and the very bad pain has gone, however I cant bite down as there is pain on one tooth. It’s so bad I cant eat as I cant put any pressure on it. Will the antibiotics clear this or is it something my dentist has missed? Should I return to the dentist before my course of Antibiotics is finished?

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

Has my root canal treatment failed?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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I had a root canal filing end of February/early March. The tooth has remained troublesome and is intermittently painful to bite on which appears to be worsening and also painful after eating certain foods. I can also feel a sense of discomfort on touching the tooth when brushing my teeth and also there is a certain degree of facial pain/ache although no visible swelling.. Do I assume that the root canal has failed and if so what would be the next treatment required. Alternatively, is this just something that will settle down?

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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

Is it normal to experience pain following a root canal treatment?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
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I have just had root canal treatment. When I got home the tooth became painful and I am now in a very great deal pain. I have taken pain killers which have no effect. Is this normal ?,
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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