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Pain after 3 months of rct
Last year I had impacted and infected lower wisdom tooth, which further infected my adjacent lower right molar , although I got wisdom tooth removed through surgery and about 5 months after, I got RCT for lower right molar .In final sitting of RCT my doctor told me that my tooth is very much infected and , she is not sure for how long RCT will help, so she advised me to keep the tooth without crown for atleast a year and see if it settles on its own. Currently my molar has RCT and covered with permanent filling.
But the problem which I am facing is that
when ever I am eating anything sweet or drinking soda , my RCT tooth pains a little and I feel pressure on the jaw and mild swelling on the same side of cheek. It's completely uncomfortable feeling.
I want to know what could possibly be the problem for this and what further treatment should I go for.
Attached is the X-ray image of my RCT for right lower molar
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Visit on endodontist (rct specialist) .
Xray appears to be normal
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Rct is perfect
You need clinical diagnosis
Don't hard foods so the pain gets aggrevate
Visit your dentist
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The rct looks okay in this radiograph however a 3d image will provide a better picture. Visit your nearest endodontist get a cbct (3d xray) done to better understand the cause of your pain and rct failure.
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Dr. Krishnanand
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Rct looks decently done.unless there is a missed canal not seen in x-ray.
When you meet dentist next time do ask them to check for distal molar pocket .
Minor crack because you didn't put the cap can be also reason for pain
Molar pocket if positive has to be corrected
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Dr. Siddhi Dhabriya
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9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Ideally after RCT tooth shouldn't pain on having anything sweet or cold. Mild swelling and pressure is a tricky one here.
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You should visit an endodontist (root canal specialist) in your area and get an opinion. I believe a good Endodontist can solve your problem as the condition of the tooth does not look bad on he xray.
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