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Tooth ache in tooth which was root canaled a year ago .sharp pain under the tooth which goes away after taking ibrufen and paracetamol. Took augmentin at the time of root canal.

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go to a dentist n do a x ray n ask him/her that that rct is proper or nt if he says its perfect dn see if ther is any black mark at the apical area of root or not ... Read More

I have had a root canal procedure performed on one of my tooth day before yesterday. I am experiencing extreme pain after that and no matter how many pain killers i take pain never seems to go away.What may be the reason for this and what should i do?

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Hello, Is the procedure completed or have they recalled you for another sitting ? See your Root canal specialist if the pain is not subsiding. Regards Dr Sumanmakam ... Read More

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My upper jaw was root canaled 2 years ago and a cap was fitted.. Now since a week I observed little blood frm the tooth and pain started since two days.. This pain is gradually increasing day by day.. Can say what must be the reason

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You need to consult your dentist .....can't comment anything without examining the tooth ... Read More

Having teeth ache for the last 2 days on the cap where root canal was done some 8months back. The pain is not coming down at all. WHat to do?

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Firstly xray to be done for that tooth Possible of inproper rct done or may be infection present to the adjecent tooth. Mean while Tab ketrarol dt For instant relif. If u r not allergic to this medici ... Read More

I had my root canal of upper (+6) teeth, but I have very much pain in that, doctor said me to visit after 3 days, but I have very much pain in that, what should I do? Please tell me

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Hi, having pain in a root canal treated tooth immediately after the procedure is a common behaviour, which ideally should subside in 3-4 days. Your doctor may prescribe some pain killers for the time ... Read More

The fake tooth which was fixed after a root canal 5 years ago is paining very badly and the gum beneath it is swollen. Please help. Thanks in advance.

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Probably u need a re RCT ... Read More

I went through Root Canal treatment 7 years ago but i forgot to cap my affected teeth. after few years my affected teeth started to break and fall in pieces. i never felt any pain untill yesterday when my part of tooth outside gums fall totally but i still have some part under my gums. I am experiencing severe pain at side of forehead and around m

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You have not forgotten you have ignored totally to save the RCT done tooth. All the RCT done tooth will eventually crumble and break into pieces if it is not capped within the shortest time frame. See ... Read More

No cap put after root canal doctor claims that the tooth as broken and needs to be removed. I am getting severe pain... doctor gave amoxilian tab, metrogyl tab and tolpa-d. I took tolpa d five hours ago but still have the pain.. can I take another please help

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Get an xray done n go for extraction if the tooth is broken if it still in a position to be saved doctor will suggest treatment pan ... Read More

Hey, so i had root canal over a year ago and my tooth still hurts occasionally. Is that normal? I thought root canals meant no more feeling for that tooth?

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Yes it's not normal ... Might be due to some residual infection ... Or if you have a crown over the tooth .., then due to might food lodgement .. Get it checked ... ... Read More

My root canal tooth is infected and paining . Often the pain is repeating . There is no cap fixed for the tooth.

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Not placing a crown could have led to micromanage and reinfection. You need to get retreatment done ... Read More

Hello doctor i had a root canal treatment over a month ago and after that my mouth is not opening properly so after that i went to doctor for this he told me this is TMJ problem so he prescribe me ZERODOL TH8 i took it for seven day 2 times a day but my mouth still not opening completely please share any medicine or any treatments

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Hi sir it seems like you had a lock jaw ( based on history given) .You need to visit a dentist and get it treated properly to improve your mouth opening. Do you have any pain while mouth opening beca ... Read More

Pain only while.tight chewing and if cold.food...onlh for 2 3 second...please evaluate and help...wisdom tooth has been removed which was impacted

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Hello! The pain Seems to be from the distal aspect of the second last molar. Would advice to avoid extreme hot or cold food or beverage from that side. Also, get it evaluated by the dentist. Requi ... Read More

My tooth started paining after a piece of jeera got stuck it already has a cavity...but was not paining before...what should i do...the jeera is removed but its paining but not that much

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Hello. I can understand your concern. You should quickly visit the dentist for further diagnosis and treatment because your tooth is already carious. The caries will invade deeper, the cavity will get ... Read More

Re root canal have done for pre molar and molar .. premolar done 10 years back and molar 5 years back. Re root canal done 3 months back. Is the still infection there or it started reducing? Im scared if infection is there and I get sepsis . Pls help me

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Hello ma'am I can only tell whether the infection has subsided or not by comparing with your previous xrays. Since it's re root canal and 3 months is over could you tell me whether you have any sympt ... Read More

Please help me...my age is 23...I have impacted wisdom teeth which caused decay in back side of 2nd molar...now doctor suggesing extraction of wisdom teeth...and saying we will remove decay..then will tell if root canal needed or filling...more chances of rct...please help.me...as.i don't want to go for root canal

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Hi sir based on the details given , first you need to remove the wisdom tooth . Then your xray shows that the decay is more deep ( reaching near the pulp region ).So whenever a decay is reaching near ... Read More

Can I take Niftas 100 during and before and after root canal treatment Have mild UTI but my root canal is in 2 days So can I take Niftas

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Hello, Yes, you can take Niftas 100 mg during Root canal treatment for urinary tract infection ( UTI )as there is no direct conflict between Nitrofurantoin and Root canal treatment. ... Read More

In root canal, which cap is good- metallic and ceramic or only ceramic.pls suggest which is better.is it necessary to put cap

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The physical properties of both the material are almost the same, with few differences. Full Ceramic caps are more aesthetically appealing, majorly advised for the tooth in the smile region(front tee ... Read More

This is not paining .it pain only while I chew food . It doesn't have a pus type symptom ... Should I go for root canal or plaster the tooth

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Hello The tooth is severely infected that we need to get the tooth extracted. We cannot perform filling or root canal treatment on the tooth ... Read More

Could anyone please help how much does it cost for a root canal? And does the capping incur extra charges in addition to root canal?

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Root canal can cost you from 3000 to 7000 depending on the clinic Capping also starts from 2500 to 10000k ... Read More

Hello dr... I had suffering with disc bulge in l4 l5 and s1,for past 6months...now I am facing pain in my neck region, and i cantable to rotate my neck. I cant able to bear the pain... Now my doubt is can i get ift...i have a broken teeth in which i had root canal before 3years... Can i get the ift if i have broken root canal teeth...?also i have a

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ALREADY ANSWERED. PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION ADVISABLE. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days or as required. Sit in sunlight. Locally apply Volini spray two times ... Read More

My 4.8yr old has been recently suggested by a paediatric dentist to do root canal and she is also complaining of pain of the teeth. Should we do it? Since it is a milk teeth we are thinking about it.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ... Read More

I had undergone root canal treatment of the lower molar and after one session of root canal, I was told that I have to do wisdom tooth extraction to accommodate the crown. I did root canal and wisdom tooth extraction with tooth grafting done. Now I have developed a swelling near the extraction site and I was advised to take x ray which I did as se

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The upper wisdom tooth does not seem to show any infection. The lower wisdom tooth extraction and the root canal of the tooth ahead of it was required as the decay was too deep for just a filling. ... Read More

My 3-year-old daughter recently had a root canal performed due to a cavity problem and swelling. The procedure was done under IVF anesthesia. However, about a week ago, a gum boil appeared, and it has increased slightly in size. I'm concerned and would like to know what steps I should take." 3 teeth had root canal 2 lower and one upper teeth but in

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Hi, You need to go back to your dentist for a review. ... Read More

My daughter is 5 years old . She is having a pain in her side tooth for few days. But there is no sign of cavity. All teeth are clear no spot but still she is having pain can't understand the problem. Can you suggest something please. Thank you

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Hello Please consult the dentist so that they can have a examination and tell you ... Read More

My 4 year daughter ku root canal. I feel guilt. It's because of me. Ll it cause any health issue. I'm feeling bad

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Hi If needed it should be done. But u didn't mention clearly. If ur dentist approves and if child needed root canal according to them then it should be done. Don't worry and don't feel bad May be u ... Read More

Hi dr 2 months back I got a root canal treatment done..the pain was there for 8 days or so..after that there was no pain.. Now after 2 months..I am again having the pain..I can't chew anything with that teeth. Pain increases mainly at night. Pls suggest what can be done

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Re RCT is needed. Consult a dentist or book an appointment. ... Read More

I recently had terrible toothache, upon visiting the dentist I got to know that there is cavity in the second last tooth and the last tooth is wisdom tooth and it is misaligned.. i have got the root canal done, and now the dentist insists on getting the wisdom tooth extracted.. wanted to get a second opinion if it's really required?

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Yes Sir, you need to get the wisdom tooth extracted because its pushing the side tooth and due to its position there has been food lodgment earlier which has caused the side tooth to decay. And now a ... Read More

Hi doc, 6 months back my son had a tooth abscess so we did a root canal . But now again in root canal teeth there is a tooth abscess and he has pain . What is the next procedure??

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A well done root cal rarely fails. In case of failure it is best to approach a specialist in root canal treatment (MDS in Conservative dentistry and Endodontics) First the Endodontist will rule out de ... Read More

My tooth broke sometime back. Now again some small pieces of that tooth are coming. I don't want go for root canal...it there any other option for restoring front option of the tooth....for restoring smile.....can veneers help??

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Hello If the tooth is broken very deep, then definitely root canal has to be done Please share the picture for proper diagnosis and treatment plan ... Read More

My tooth is itching. I had root canal and clown teeth also . It done on October last year . Now I have an ulcer but my concern is about my patches on my gums . Why this is happening? I am breastfeeding my baby also . I didn't smoke or drink .

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Hello Your gums look swollen please visit the dentist for the oral prophylaxis The pigmentation on the gums nothing to worry ... Read More

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