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Root canal
I am experiencing Severe pain upon chewing and also sensitivity due to hot cold at back teeth.
There is tenderness near the gums ..what can be the reasons ? Does it require root canal
- also suggest some good hygienic clinic in delhi where root canal can be done
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Pain, sensitivity to hot and cold food indicated that might be their is infection in tooth, bone loss etc.
Treatment will depend upon the extent of problem. Consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day.
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It seems that the offending tooth mostly requires RCT or extraction. The decision will depend on clinical examination as well as x rays.
The pain is due to the infection in tooth that has reached till the nerve of tooth.
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You can get in touch with me. I am an Endodontist (Root Canal specialist) practicing in New Delhi.
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Don't ignore or delay as it may affect the adjacent teeth. The pain can increase any time.
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