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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

Am experiencing severe pain in my last tooth due to gum swelling which happen afer root canal. Its been 3 weeks now that i m having this pain. Attaching some photos for you to have look n advise. Thanks

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Kindly get the root canal filling removed & retreat BEFORE FILLING AGAIN once symptoms have gone ...  Read More

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I underwent a Root canal of one of my canines about a year ago. Two days back while I was lunching a cardamom seed got stuck in between that tooth and the adjacent one. Now since two days I feel some slight pain in the gum of the treated tooth every time I am eating. Please assist

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Plz visit ur dentist and get it cleaned. ...  Read More

I had my front tooth root canal in 2010 and gum surgery becauseof the puse.. After so many years my gum is swollen on that root canal tooth. Mild pain on the gum. I am wearing zirconia. What could be done? My tooth will be removed ? I hattach my x ray report.

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There is periapical infection. Get re rct done.you can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve pain and swelling. ...  Read More

I have undergone root canal treatment 2 years back. Doctor told me food got stuck in-between (gums) the molar tooth which is root canaled and new tooth is coming out. It is paining. My doubt is that the doctor did not put the cap perfectly.

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Get an X-ray done of the tooth concerned,,as far as regarding new tooth you are talking about,,I donot think it may be the case as at this age,,there is no eruption of a tooth.Consult another dentist ...  Read More

I just got a root canal 3 days ago and today (3rd day) my gums close to the tooth that had the root canal is extremely inflamed. Hurts to smile or move my mouth. The tooth itself is fine but the gum on the outside hurts really bad. What could this be from and is there anything I can do to get some relief?

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Please do warm salt water rinse. Inform ur doctor regarding this. Take the prescribed medicine by ur doctor. ...  Read More

Hello My kid is 6 year old Kindly help, she has one boil on her gums. Doctor has given antibiotics augmentin for 5 days,.. Near that boil her one tooth was root canal earlier. Kindly help.

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The root canal might be failing and there might be the infection beneath the previously done root canal . ...  Read More

Respected Sir or mam I done a root canal last month in 27 August in my upper teeth but while doing. A root canal I have an infection but the dentist who have done a root canal they done my root canal in an infection my root canal is been done in an infection after completing a root canal I consult another dentist they done my exray they told me my

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Hello, there is overextension of the material and even lateral condensation is not done properly , u need to go for re rct followed by apicectomy . ...  Read More

I had my root canal done on April 2023 for 2 teeth. Often teeth/gums starts bleeding. Is it normal to bleed like this ? Is root canal reinfected or is this a symptom root canal failure.

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Gum bleeding is not normal and If your gum is swollen with respect to RC treated-teeth, then it might be a case of reinfection ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,My son had very bad cavity an boil with pus on his gum ,we met dentist and he did root canal an filling ,the next day he started having mild fever 99.1, 99.5 like this ,is root canal causes fever ?? Thank you

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The infection and response to the procedure could have resulted in mild fever. The treating doctor might have prescribed medicines also, please follow the schedule. Nothing to worry, this will subside ...  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

While extracting of my right side upper pre molar the root of the teeth remained inside and the other came out. Is it an issue for future.

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Hello. You need to remove the root piece, which is still remaining inside. In the issue, there is a possibility that you might get an infection or pain in that region in future, so it is better to 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

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

Hi doc, my son had root canal treatment of his lower teeth past 1 year. Now again the gums of that teeth is swollen with white boil in it . Also 3 months back his upper tooth was extracted. He brushes his teeth two times and also rinses after every meal even then this swelling is happening. Why is this swelling ? I m scared whether this type happe

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Hello There might be chances that the root canal might have got infected Get an xray done ...  Read More

Hello doctor .. My daughter is 4 year old she had cavity issue in her 8 teeth when she was 1.5 years ( 4 front teeth and 2 upper teeth back side, 2 lower back side teeth) Doctor suggested me pulpectomy which was done 2 year back but one lower teeth at back side got boil. So it was treated multiple times because that same teeth got boil multiple

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Hi, Follow the advise of your dentist. ...  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

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

Hello, My 5 year son had cavity which after filling led to gum abscess.So we did root canal (placing cap is pending). becoz of gum gum abscess not healing even after 1 week of antibiotics.what to do ?

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Hi, please consult your doctor and get a x-ray done in that area ...  Read More

Need to do a root canal my jaw Please help on this.and cashless available in your hospital Please let me know

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yes sir, we do single sitting completely painless root canal treatment with latest advanced tech available. Cashless facility is not there, we can use provide you with the bill for the treatment. ...  Read More

I have regular cycle of 28-29 days. Last week I underwent root canal treatment with local anaesthesia and antibiotics and pain killers. Am experiencing spotting from 19th day of my cycle on and off. Is it normal? Is it because of the treatment? Because I have regular periods always.please suggest.

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Hi Doc I did my Root canal in May'24, Oct'24 the cap came off and repasted. Now Dec'24 it seems a corner portion broken. I have attached the pic. I have opted for tooth coloured metal cap. Doc said it will have a bit metal visibility and to ignore. But now followed by these issues. Please guide me. Back wisdom tooth.

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Hi, The ceramic has chipped off from the crown. Visit your dentist and get it checked. ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son had swollen gums . Consulted dentist and suggested for root canal. 1st seating done .next day observed swelling near cheeks of my son . Consulted doc again did open dressing . Any suggestions plz i m really scared y it is so ??

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Dont not worry as infection in root canal cn cause swelling in gums n face…. ...  Read More

What is the connection between gum boils and tooth decay?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

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