Posts Tagged ‘root canal treatment’

Will I get an infection if the gum closes the little fragments off?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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Hello Dr. Caplan, I had a root canal treatment in one of my first molars before delivery with my first child. i did not get a filling during the pregnancy fearing any pain or complication. two days ago it has fallen off on its own (i know, its sad i could have saved it), and i cant see my dentist for a few days. thing is, only a few pieces are present in the gum and the gum feels like its closing them off. its not too painful and there’s no inflammation. should i rush before that happens? will i get an infection if the gum closes the little fragments off? i will be really thankful if u answer. thankyou,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Is there any way I can get my front tooth fixed? It appears to be a different colour from the rest of my teeth.

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
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i have naturally whitish teeth but i notice my front tooth is discoloured slightly greyish i have had treatment on this tooth ive had root treatment and a filling put in am very self conscious about this as the rest of ma teeth are whitish as i say but this one tooth is slightly offish i was wonder if u could sugest any thing id be able to do to fix this i though about veneers but with it being a recession and all i find it a bit out of my budget please help :),
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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

I have an in fection in two of my top teeth and I don’t like my dentist, what do you suggest I should do?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Last June, 2009, I had surgery on #12 and 13 since the root canals on those teeth were unsuccessful. I have had severe infection also so bad in fact that it had deformed my face at that time. I was in severe pain. I got a new x-ray that says i have infection at the top of both of those teeth. i am fed up with this dentist. i do not want to go back to him. what is my next step?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I’m concerned that more dental work will make my sore nerve even worse, what do you suggest?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Lat Dec, I had 2 deep fillings in lower back teeth. since then one tooth hasn’t settled, still nervy, and have tingling along face lower lip and chin that side. Dentist says teeth are fine and don’t need anymore work done. Last injection given hit nerve and sent electric shock down my face. I have app to take tooth out this week, to see if it eleviates nerve pain and tingling, but concerned tnat more work to teeth may make nerve worse. Under doctor, nearologist but no one can give me an answer. Should I have tooth taken out? Have been offered root canal although not needed but can’t bear thought of more driling on nerve. Please advise. It ‘s been nearly 6 months of this now. Thank you,
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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

I’m considering dental implants, are porcelain implants the best type?

Monday, May 10th, 2010
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My front two lower teeth had root canal surgery about 25 years ago. They are discoloured. So I was going to have veneers over then. However, when my dentist checked the x-ray he noticed an infection around the two teeth. He said is would ne better for me to have the teeth extracted and have bridges a Maryland Bridge. When I researched this bridge I read that the two teeth supporting the bridge can become discoloured. I have also read that if the root is taken out and not filled then over time you can get atrophy. I would like to have dental implants but this can be expensive. Are porclean implants the best? Im not sure what to do? I did ask the dentist if I can have an x-ray every year to see how the infection is and to make sure it has not moved towards tooth number 3 as it is at the bottom of my two teeth I had root canal surgery on and I dont feel anything as the teeth have no feeling,. Can I just have an xray every year just to see how the infection is going, after all it has not caused me a problem for 25 years and just have veneers? If not and I should have my teeth removed what is the best permanent procedure? 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

When will the pain subside from my root canal treatment?

Friday, May 7th, 2010
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I have just had the first part of a root treatment and when the aneasthetic wore off i found myself in more pain than before. Can you please tell me why this is and will it subside?I have taken pain killers which seem to be helping a little.,
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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

If the treatment doesn’t work would you recommend a dental implant?

Friday, May 7th, 2010
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Had a crown it broke off completly,Having root canal post and crown treatment ,root canal has an infection antibiotics have been put in for two weeks,went to dentist today only to be told infection is still there,the dentist said he has now put the strongest antibiotics in now this is going to take another two weeks it seems to be taking forever ,also he says my root is short and the post might not hold if the treatment does not work would you recommend an implant . thankyou .,
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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

Can I have my teeth whitened if I had root canal treatment?

Friday, May 7th, 2010
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Hello, I’m 16 and I’m really interested in getting my teeth whitened. I have two white marks on my front teeth and believe them to be dental fluorosis and also have a root canal. Would it be possible for myself? Please get back to me soon, thanks.,
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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

Can you recommend a cosmetic dentist in the Solihull area?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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Dear Dr Tennet, My teeth are a total mess due to previous dentistry. I have a dark front tooth because of a root canal many years ago. I cannot decide whether to just get this tooth corrected, or to have my front four teeth improved. I also need my teeth whitening. I need advice! My own dentist wants to do it (in Solihull), but he is quite new in town and I haven’t been seeing him very long. Could you recommend a cosmetic dentist in the Solihull area? Or will a city centre practice offer more experience. Many thanks, Tracy,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I don’t want my tooth extracted but I’ve been told by my dentist that root canal treatment would fail, any advice?

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
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I have been advised by my dentist that a back tooth needs to be removed (at the moment I have an abcess) but he is not recommending root canal treatment as he does not feel that it will be successful but is happy to refer me to a specialist in that field. I would obviously prefer to keep my tooth but he feels that the root canal treatment would not last and would need to be repeated with the eventual result of the tooth having to be removed. Any advise/recommendations would be much appreciated.,
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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