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Pus flow in gums

2017-03-27 15:48:01
I had done a root canal on my molar and for ten yrs I had no problem ,However there was pus flow later and went in for an other doctor ,based on his advice did a root canal again on the same tooth only to discover the pus flow a year later again.Kindly help .What could be the problem.
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hello, visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done. the infection to the root of the tooth needs to be treated.

Answered2017-03-29 13:29:35

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Hi. As per your history, treatment requires proper analysis, fault finding. Which can be done by good clinician, with advanced equipments and materials.
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Result can be positive.Its not completely ruled out. All the best.

Answered2017-03-28 12:36:06

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Long term success of such teeth is guarded, however retreatment is possible.
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You can help the clinician clarify the problem by posting an x ray of the tooth.

Answered2017-03-28 05:14:47

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Hello Mam, As an Endodontist,current x-rays of the tooth would be of great help to analyse the cause for the failure of the RCT.Kindly upload the x-ray. Regards Dr Sumanmakam

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Hi,please get a x ray done & get the tooth re treated by Endodontist or root canal specialist.The prognosis of tooth is questionable.

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