Root canal cap issue

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My root canal done 3 years back. However the cap is not fixed properly. I have bite issue. And there is a gap between the cap and tooth besides it. Food gets stuck.And have been hurting a little for few months. Not regularly though. Don't want to go to same dentist. How do I fix it. And is the procedure to replace painful.and the cost too

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Dr. Ratnika Agarwal Dental Surgeon 12 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ratnika Agarwal

Dental Surgeon 12 yrs exp Pune

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Yes as per your query it seems that the cap needs to be replaced and we need to evaluate your case after taking a proper digital x-ray so that we can see that the tooth is not infected again and then after the proper revaluation we can proceed. the process is not painful with the use of latest technology and the cost varies from case to case. for further questions and appointments you can contact us and you can also book an appointment with us online on Practo. Regards doctor Ratnika Agarwal smile up Dental Care and implant centre

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