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Bleeding tooth
Root canal performed one year before now that tooth is paining if brush or do floss it bleed's too much why is it happening
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Pls check if food is getting stuck I between the cap and adjacent tooth. bleeding can be sign of Infected gum or infection from tooth coming through gums.use chlorhexidine mouth wash for 10 days. When ever possible meet a dentist near by.take an xray and identify the source of infection to treat properly
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Hi ,
Th pain and bleeding from gums of the root canal treated tooth could be because of Reinfection in that tooth region. Has the post endodontic treatment (cap/crown ) completed for the root canal treated tooth?
Next Steps
For proper diagnosis and treatment plan , clinical examination and radiographs(X-rays) to be done.
Kindly get video consultation or visit your nearby dentist because , you need to take medication for the toot ache now.
Health Tips
Avoid chewing on that affected tooth side.
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Pain in root canal treated tooth could be due to reinfection in tooth, infection in gums etc. Bleeding from gums could be due to infection in gum, bone. Proper history is required. Attach some pictures of effected tooth.
Next Steps
(-) If pain persists then consult a doctor or video consult
(-) Use soft bristles toothbrush
(-) Can take painkiller
(-) Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day
(-) Need a x ray of tooth
Health Tips
Stay safe n healthy
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Pain in root canal treated tooth can be due to various reasons including reinfection of root canal, missed root canal, infection in the bone, oversized cement or crown etc. Bleeding of gums might be because of the wrong technique when you brush or floss, gum disease, or faulty dental fillings. Definite cause and treatment of pain will be determined by clinical and radiographic examination of the concernrd area.
Next Steps
Visit the dentist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Health Tips
Maintain good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily and floss once a day with proper technique.
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It might be due to gums surrounding that tooth or any secondary caries in that tooth for better diagnosis you should visit your dentist or can have a practo consulting with me for the same .
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It's because of reinfection due to newly formed cavity in the treated tooth causing the trouble.
So get consultation with dentist for further information or if not , then you can consult on practo for the same.
Let me know if, I can help you to find out best solution for it.
Thanks!
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